Few third- and fourth-graders are being retained under Tennessee reading law, data shows
Students do reading and writing exercises during a 2023 summer learning camp at John P. Freeman Optional School in Memphis. Summer and tutoring programs are among learning interventions provided under a 2021 state literacy law. (Andrea Morales / For Chalkbeat)
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Some 60% of Tennessee third-grade students scored below proficiency in English language arts on 2024 state tests. Fewer than 1% of them were retained under the state’s reading and retention law.
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Marta W. Aldrich
Marta W. Aldrich is the senior statehouse correspondent at Chalkbeat Tennessee. A newswoman for The Associated Press for most of her career, Marta has covered state government, politics, business, education and other Tennessee news. She has served as news editor of United Methodist News Service and features editor of American Profile magazine. Marta is a graduate of Memphis City Schools and the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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