This article explores the relationship between student retention rates and standardized testing, focusing on mandatory 3rd-grade retention policies based on reading proficiency. It examines the pros and cons of retention, critiques the use of standardized testing in measuring student progress, and suggests alternative methods to support literacy development without holding students back.
Delve into the early history of education in America, from colonial schooling systems to the developments of the early 1800s. This article traces the foundational milestones that shaped early American education, including the influence of one-room schoolhouses and the Founding Fathers’ visions for public learning.