Thousands of Third Graders at Risk of Being Held Back Under New Arkansas Reading Standards

Thousands of third graders at risk of being held back under new Arkansas reading standards

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Thousands of third graders in Arkansas are at risk of being held back under new state reading standards, sparking concern from lawmakers. Under the new standards, third graders must pass a specific reading level before advancing to fourth grade. The standards are part of the LEARN Act, which said that starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Arkansas Department of Education has to update its requirements for third…

Arkansas could hold back thousands of third graders under new LEARNS Act

Thousands of Arkansas students could have to repeat the third grade, according to a report from KATV, the ABC affiliate in Little Rock.