Education News – Kristin Decarr
“A bill in Nevada would look to ensure that all third graders in the state can read by the time they complete the third grade…The bill would require students in the state to demonstrate a proficiency in reading on a standardized test or similar alternative prior to being allowed to move on to the fourth grade, beginning in 2019. According to testing data, 39% of third graders in the state were not considered proficient in reading last year…However, the state has repeatedly passed those children on to the fourth grade…Another bill in the state, SB 287 introduced by Senator Don Gustavson, would require every student in both public and charter schools in the state to be able to read and write cursive handwriting by the end of the third grade…Gustavson said he believes it is important to do so in order to read and understand historical documents and letters. In addition, he said the exercise would improve upon motor skills and hand-eye coordination.”(more)