KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In 2023, hundreds of third-graders faced the possibility of being held back if they did not meet expectations on TCAP exams. Now, it could happen again, but it may look a ...

Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren't proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.

So far, the state has released publicly that 13% of third-grade students exceeded expectations, 27% met expectations, 35% are approaching the expectation and 27% fell below expectations.

Tennessee third grade reading law: What to know about scores, appeals, rules The state's standardized test, the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, was given in mid-April and early May.

Oklahoma is one of almost 20 states that require third-graders to show reading proficiency before going to fourth grade. That means higher expectations for younger kids, like kindergartners.

According to the state's latest data, 28% of Hispanic third graders were reading at grade level this year. That figure is 10 points lower than in 2019, the last time the MCAS test was offered. The ...

Fifty-seven percent of Knox County third graders did not meet grade level expectations on the English language portion of the TCAP exam, according to new data released from the Tennessee ...

Tennessee third graders did make some gains, with 40% of kids meeting or exceeding grade level expectations. Those children will be able to move onto the fourth grade with no intervention.

Only 777 of the state's 105,399 third-grade students were retained in the 2017-18 school year, according to state data. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she wants to overturn Michigan's ...

Public comment open for LEARNS rules on teacher performance, 3rd grade retention, bathrooms and more by Jeannie Roberts March 14, 2024 5:27 pm March 20, 2024 1:17 am Share this: ...

Students can "exceed," "meet," "approach" or be "below expectations" on the statewide TCAP exam. If they approach or are below expectations on the English and Language Arts exam in third grade, ...