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Arkansas may retain thousands of third-graders for reading failure under the LEARNS Act, raising concerns despite proven success in similar states with strong support.
Arkansas may hold back thousands of third-graders next year under the LEARNS Act, which mandates reading proficiency for promotion to fourth grade, sparking concern among educators and parents.
Meanwhile, Louisiana’s third-grade retention rate was under 3% in 2025, with most students improving through intensive interventions like tutoring and summer programs.
Similar laws in Mississippi and Alabama have led to rising reading scores, especially among low-income students, though retention rates vary.
Experts emphasize that strong support systems are key to success, as retention alone may carry long-term risks.
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Arkansas puede retener a miles de estudiantes de tercer grado por fallar en la lectura bajo la Ley LEARNS, lo que genera preocupaciones a pesar del éxito probado en estados similares con un fuerte apoyo.