In Michigan, a group of fourth graders is learning important lessons on reading and writing. Since December, they have been exchanging handwritten letters with veteran pen pals and finally got the ...

The letter from reader Renye Owens (“Students caught in the middle,” Jan. 16), about reduced in-person learning for her son, was compelling. Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration … ...

Letters are coming to homes of nearly 2,700 third graders this week informing parents their child has been flagged for retention under Michigan's controversial Read by Grade Three law.

At the pre-kindergarten and 5th grade visits, children were assessed on age-appropriate academic skills. The pre-K visit included measures of vocabulary, letter and word identification, and math ...