3rd graders were supposed to be held back if they couldn’t read. Then COVID-19 hit.
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Third grade reading scores on the rise in Greater Lansing, low statewide

DATE:  November 15, 2023

While others are still playing catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic, third grade reading levels are on the rise for some Greater Lansing schools. In the area, third grade reading proficiency jumped nearly 5%. 

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