The Lewiston Tribune

Idaho’s K-3 reading scores see some growth and some declines

However, the overall fall average of K-3 dropped 2.4% — from 59.5% to 57.1%. The decline was because 2024 was the year the state switched to a tougher test. As a result, the kindergarten kids who ...

Report: About half of Utah’s third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?

Almost all children can learn to read with effective data-driven support, according to Gardner Institute analysis.
The Salt Lake Tribune

Only 48% of Utah 3rd graders read at grade level; here’s how lawmakers hope to boost that

It’s been a year since new initiatives got underway to help ensure Utah third graders are reading on grade level — and state officials are pointing to small gains. Lawmakers allocated $18.5 million, a ...
WKRN-TV

41% of Tennessee third graders reading at grade level, up 1% from last year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The results from the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) show 41% of third graders are reading at or above grade level, which is a 1% increase from 2023.