K-3 reading

State Superintendent reports ‘incredible gains’ in K-3 literacy

August 9, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At the Aug. 3 meeting of the State Board of Education, N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt reported “incredible gains” in literacy scores by the state’s K-3 students. During the board meeting, Truitt said […]

Truitt describes NC pandemic recovery successes before congressional committee

August 2, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Appearing before a congressional committee on July 26, State Superintendent Catherine Truitt described some successes the state has had when dealing with learning loss and educational pandemic recovery. Truitt gave testimony before the […]

NC Department of Public Instruction reports K-3 literacy gains

April 27, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has reported mid-year testing shows gains in literacy for students in grades K-3. According to an NCDPI press release, the percentage of K-3 students performing at […]

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NC reading scores for K-3 students rise following pandemic drops

January 12, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina reading scores for students in kindergarten through third grade appear to be rebounding following historic pandemic drops. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt shared data with the State Board of Education at its […]

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Legislative education committee hears updates on K-3 reading, community college tuition

December 8, 2022 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee held on Nov. 29 lawmakers heard from various officials representing K-12 and the state community college system. The Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (JLEOC) is co-chaired by […]