It's a crucial time for third graders in Indiana to pass the IREAD test.Three local groups partnered in February to recruit ...

"It is a high-stakes test with serious consequences behind it ... said Barrett. RELATED: Indiana Department of Education releases 2023-2024 IREAD results Barrett also has reading challenges with her ...

Today’s third graders are the first affected by legislation approved last year that prohibits their promotion to fourth grade if they fail the Indiana Reading Evaluation Determination, or IREAD ...

BCSC officials gave an update on how they expect third-graders to do on IREAD-3 exams as the test-taking began this week.

She cited the state’s goal of having 95% of third graders pass the IREAD literacy test by 2027. Currently, 82.5% are passing. The budget bill now moves to the Indiana Senate for consideration.

The Indiana Senate passed legislation this week to clarify tools that check for the presence of a substance would no longer be considered paraphernalia.

Maureen Bauer is the Democratic candidate for Indiana State Representative District 6. She cited the state’s goal of having 95% of third graders pass the IREAD literacy test by 2027. Currently ...