Third grade is considered a pivotal point in a child’s education because it marks a transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” Sno-Isle Libraries says. Since 2013, ...

"She told me, 'You're not dumb,' " he said. "She would stay with me during recess and work with me." Delaying third-grade gate will only hurt the reform that Mississippi kids desperately need ...

They should The state also is working on support for students and teachers in upper elementary who still need to work on reading skills. Experts say third grade is a critical year for reading ...