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grade retention

Utah's Bold Move: Should Third Graders Be Held Back for Reading?

January 20, 2026

Utah is considering a big change in how it handles reading skills for third graders. Governor Spencer Cox wants to make sure kids can read well before moving on to the next grade. He thinks holding students back might help them in the long run, even if it's tough in the short term. To make this wor

education

A fresh start for Struggling Waukegan learners

January 31, 2025

Kindergarten’s jury kids in third, eighth, and ninth grade in Waukegan Community facilities are in for a special push this summer, to catch struggling students up and get them to the next grade. "Not since last spring have students has been a single overview to amplify their work for proficienc