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reading law

Coverage of reading law in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 03:45 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 03:45 UTC
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Tennessee Department of Educationorganization1Tennessee SCOREorganization1Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)topic1Lizzette Reynoldsperson1Chalkbeat Tennesseeorganization1Melissa Brownperson1
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  • POLITICSJul 1 · 03:45 UTCCHALKBEAT
    Tennessee reading scores are up, but progress is uneven as students get older

    Tennessee third-grade reading scores improved in 2025, with 44.9% of students meeting or exceeding expectations, but proficiency declines in middle school. A 2022 reading law requiring interventions or retention for underperforming students contributed to third-grade gains, yet achievement gaps persist for low-income students and proficiency drops significantly between sixth and seventh grades.