One boy, now 12, said he still struggles with feeling "stupid" after his experience with Tennessee's reading law in 2023.
A third grade reading and retention law took effect for Tennessee public school children in 2023. Students must meet a state reading benchmark or take extra steps to avoid being held back. Three full ...
Students who don't score proficient on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP could be held back, or be required to take intervention measures.