Four years ago, about 1 in 5 Pinellas third graders scored at the state’s lowest level in reading, as did nearly a quarter of ...

This year's third graders are the third class of students in Tennessee who have been held to the reading retention law. In 2023, a statewide law focused on third-grade reading rates took effect.

In April, Fort Worth leaders made literacy a priority in a resolution championed by Mayor Mattie Parker. That resolution pledges citywide support for the 12 school districts serving Fort Worth. It ...

Our pick this week is a book that's perfect for kids ages 7 and up!

Bored with her job in fashion, Christina Ho became a flight attendant and, a few years later, set her sights on becoming a pilot.

Best Books for Fifth Graders Last updated: July 14, 2025 by Common Sense Media By fifth grade, kids are more curious about the world around them and starting to wonder about their place in it. Our ...