For students to keep up with the increasingly complex reading called for in many new state standards, teachers have to keep on top of how quickly students grow comfortable with more difficult texts.

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The article was updated on Oct. 30 with additional comments and information, including the Urban Institute's state comparisons based on demographic differences. In 2017, California education leaders ...

Fewer third and fourth graders are testing proficient in reading, continuing a years-long slide for Michigan's youngest readers, while sparking concern and some glimmers of hope for state politicians, ...