Indiana third-grade reading proficiency reaches 88.7%, while older students continue struggling with English and math.
Under the new plan, the GPS diploma require ninth and tenth grade students to focus on "foundational knowledge and competencies."
Indiana released the results from the latest ILEARN testing Wednesday morning.
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Literacy rates in Indiana have been declining for more than a decade as now nearly one out of every five third graders didn't pass reading tests last year.
The Indiana Department of Education announced the release of a newly developed data visualization tool available for the state and school level on Tuesday.
Some students are still recovering from pandemic-related learning disruptions.
Data shows nearly one in five students “have not mastered foundational reading skills by the end of third grade."
“To positively change outcomes for our students, we must act with urgency to chart an innovative path to academic recovery,” Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner said.
The grants will also help students with internships. Ivy Tech is one of the schools getting funding.