The Daily Report Card: How Other States Handle High Stakes Reading Exams

Third Grade A Pivotal Time In Students’ Lives – “The age of eight or nine, when kids complete third grade, represents a key turning point. Up until then, children are learning to read. Afterwards, they read to learn. Many educators believe that kids who can’t read should be held back, and several states use standardized tests. Kids who don’t pass are automatically held back, or retained.” StateImpact’s Kyle Stokes will be reporting from Indianapolis today as the state releases IREAD-3 scores. NPR

For gay Indianapolis teen, incident at mall adds to anguish – The Indianapolis teenager expelled for bringing a stun gun to school to protect himself from anti-gay bullies was attacked Friday at the mall food court by a 34-year-old man who police say recognized him from media coverage of the incident.  Indianapolis Star

Report criticizes East Allen County school board, administration – “Many employees and residents within East Allen County Schools are frustrated with the district’s school board and administrative team, according to a critical report by an outside consultant.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

SLICE Act Would Cut Pizza-as-a-Vegetable Provision – A Colorado Democrat has introduced the legislation that would end the practice of counting a small amount of tomato paste as a complete serving of vegetables in school lunches. Education Week