For Early Grade Reading Gains, States Look to Mississippi and Consider Holding Students Back
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When Mississippi overhauled its literacy education in 2013, one of the most controversial pieces was a policy to retain third graders if they couldn’t pass the reading portion of the state’s English language arts assessment.
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When Mississippi overhauled its literacy education in 2013, one of the most controversial pieces was a policy to retain third graders if they couldn’t pass the reading portion of the state’s English language arts assessment.
Mississippi’s early-grade reading gains have drawn national attention. Now more states are adopting elements of its approach, including the controversial practice of holding back some students who aren’t reading proficiently.
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