SB241 is not about holding children back in a broken, hobbled system. It is about fixing the system so thoroughly that retention becomes rare.

As the school year moves forward, state legislators around the country are increasingly talking about holding students back.

About 23% of third graders, or nearly 12,000 students, scored below the required reading level last spring. But fewer than 3% were ultimately held back, according to newly provided state data.

CASD's plan combines professional development, revamped instructional models, and tools to help more students ready by end of third grade.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio students who were held back from fourth grade due to a state law requiring struggling readers to repeat third grade performed better on English language arts in fourth through ...

An early literacy bill includes several strategies designed to boost reading skills in K-3 students — including retention.

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Tens of thousands of students across Tennessee are awaiting the results of their standardized tests, which will set off a fast-moving timeline to determine whether they're held back under a ...

A third grade reading and retention law took effect for Tennessee public school children in 2023. Students must meet a state reading benchmark or take extra steps to avoid being held back. Three full ...

SB241 would allow schools to hold back third graders who can't read at grade level. But it would also introduce more reading ...