A frustrated third-grade teacher revealed why she had to come to school on a Saturday — and why her students can’t read books in class — and parents are in utter disbelief. The law, called the ...

As more states consider passing early literacy laws, one controversial aspect of these policies is back in the spotlight—grade retention. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia either allow ...

An analysis of standardized test scores in the District of Columbia found that overall 3rd grade reading proficiency rates stayed stagnant between 2007 and 2014—but declined for economically ...

Two students from Independence High School received a perfect score in an "Educator's Rising" competition. This competition is a national, performance-based event where teenagers who aspire to teach ...