That setoff a fast-moving timeline that will ultimately determine if third graders who fall short on the test will move on to fourth grade or be held back. Thousands of fourth graders who opted ...

Some third graders whose scores fall short can meet exemptions that allow them move on to fourth grade without any further action. Those students include: English language learners who have ...

Under a new state law, some of those students will have to repeat third grade. About 23% of third graders ... of 17 percentage points from the fall. "Strong teachers, sound policy, and strategic ...

Baltimore (WBFF) — When it comes to children learning how to read, most experts agree the pivotal year is third grade. Now, Maryland is considering a policy which would require third graders be ...