third grade reading

Research is wavering over whether retention helps students become better readers and learners.

This year, 261 schools met Gov. Eric Holcomb's 95% pass rate benchmark.

Gov. Eric Holcomb responded to Indiana's literacy decline by setting a statewide goal of 95 percent reading proficiency for all third graders by 2027.

Results out Wednesday show nearly 1 in 5 Indiana third graders lacked strong vocabularies and phonics – the fundamental skills required to become a young reader and academically successful.