Why Boys Are Behind in Reading at Every Age

Boys’ reading struggles are not inevitable, research suggests, and addressing the deficit could improve outcomes in school ...

Nebraska proposes requiring kids to take state-mandated reading test to move on from third grade

The proposal is part of the Nebraska governor's education focus this legislative session, and it has federal support.

School-Reported Reading Assessments Show Atypical Gains for Students With Dyslexia

NOW! Programs (R), led by Dr. Tim Conway, Clinical Director of The Morris Center and CEO of NOW! Programs (R), today released school-reported assessment data from the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school ...
Yahoo

Opinion: English Teachers Work to Instill the Joy of Reading. Testing Gets in the Way

A new national study shows that Americans’ rates of reading for pleasure have declined radically over the first quarter of this century and that recreational reading can be linked to school ...
Wane

Indiana’s high stakes reading test: 2nd graders start early, 3rd graders risk retention

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD-3) exam has been a familiar milestone for Indiana’s third graders, but this year, students could be at risk for being ...
Tennessean

Is Tennessee's third grade reading law working? Here's what the test scores show

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 ...