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Holding back struggling readers in elementary school can yield benefits that extend in surprising directions, a recently released study suggests. In addition to improving academic performance for targeted students, the authors determine that younger siblings in the same families also see greater success in school in subsequent years. The study, circulated as a working paper […]
The Alabama State Board of Education voted Thursday in favor of a resolution establishing a cut score for the lowest level in reading for the ACAP.
Grade retention is more likely to succeed in earlier grades and when implemented with instructional support mechanisms tailored towards the educational needs of retained students, argue Umut Özek and Louis T. Mariano.
On Tuesday, four bills cleared the house’s K-12 Committee.
Rutherford County, TN - A lot of changes are being proposed for schools throughout the state. Bills dealing with the 3rd Grade Retention rate, School Readiness, and Fast Growth in School Districts will be heard before the General Assembly – all of which could benefit Rutherford County Schools. JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators of Tennessee, highlighted one bill that focuses on school safety… Senate Bill 1064 will be heard by the Senate ...