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The first major moment in a child’s schooling — what many educators call the "make-or-break" year for literacy — is third grade. By the end of third grade, students are expected to transition from ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Third Grade Learning Games 15 fun and educational games to help your child learn 3rd Grade lessons! Teach them multiplication, division, grammar, geometry, ...

File photo of students at Aycock Elementary in Vance County. A new report from North Carolina education officials shows that students in all grades that are required to take annual state tests have ...

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

Experts say early literacy gaps don’t just affect academics — they can shape long-term outcomes well beyond the classroom.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Reading is a skill set that state educators have closely monitored for decades, but recent state statistics have left parents and educators in Arkansas concerned. "As of 2023, ACT ...

Thirty-four more Alabama classrooms are adopting a program for prekindergarten through third grade that officials say aims to consistently use the best teaching methods for students during those ...

Teachers play a crucial role in fostering children’s success in school. Policymakers must consider ways to support and prepare high-quality teachers while aligning expectation and opportunities for ...

Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. Take a guess: What is the single most important year of an individual’s academic career? The answer isn’t ...