Almost half of Utah’s third graders don’t read at grade level, report says

Nearly half of Utah’s K-3 students are reading behind their grade level, even though almost five years ago Utah lawmakers set ...

‘Urgent need’: Nearly half of Utah’s kindergarten through third grade kids can’t read at grade level, report finds

The state aims to see 70% of its third graders reading at grade level by 2027. So far, only about half are hitting the mark.
KWQC

Nearly 40% of Quad Cities 3rd graders aren’t reading at grade level - Here’s why that matters

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

“It’s scaring me”: 8th grade teacher says just 2 out of 110 students can read at grade level

An eighth-grade history teacher in Dallas, Texas, says only two of her 110 students can read at grade level, a revelation ...
EdSource

Why reading at grade level shouldn’t be our only goal

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...

Voices: Utah doesn’t have a low literacy rate, just a high standard

Setting high expectations for reading is not a problem, but labeling only students meeting those high expectations as ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Grade-Level Reading campaign celebrates success in raising reading proficiency

The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, now in its fifth year, celebrated its success in raising third grade reading proficiency — an important predictor of school success and high school ...
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Almost half of Utah third graders can’t read at grade level, report says

On Monday, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released a report detailing early literacy rates among Utah children, ...