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[quote=Anonymous]People should look at what Mississippi has done. Yes, Mississippi. They went from having the worst literacy rates in the country for 4th graders to among the nation's highest scores. Among the things they do is the mandatory retention of 3rd graders who do not pass the reading tests. They raised expectations, gave teachers resources and support, and followed through. Their results have been outstanding. So it's not hopeless out there. The problem really is horrible school boards and ever diminishing expectations. Try holding back a 3rd grader in the DC area because they can't read at grade level. It never happens. The norm in this area is to pass everyone all the way through high school regardless of their proficiency in reading or math. Which is why we have so many unprepared students graduating from DC area schools. It's sad. [/quote]
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