Commentary
Accountability & Testing
“Social promotion” returns without a state reading requirement
For the better part of the past decade, Ohio has required schools to hold back third graders who do not meet state reading standards.
For the better part of the past decade, Ohio has required schools to hold back third graders who do not meet state reading standards.
Children who start strong in reading are more likely to succeed academically as they progress through middle school, high school, and beyond. Conversely, those who struggle to read in the early grades often falter as they encounter more challenging material; many become frustrated with school and drop out.