SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s third grade students are falling behind on their reading skills. But the Utah Legislature has set a goal to reach a higher standard. The state legislature set a mandate in 2022 ...

In Michigan, third-grade students are struggling with literacy, which is concerning since this grade is considered a critical ...

As Maryland rolls out a literacy plan that could, among other things, hold back third-graders who aren’t reading on grade level, some school leaders worry their districts may not have the ...

It’s not purely a gift-giving opportunity though. It’s also a way for students to work on their reading and writing skills. The third-grade students read the book “Think Big. Work Hard.