TL;DR: Third-graders who don’t meet reading standards are held back and excluded from the test, and the short-term bump in reading scores disappears in later grades

Meanwhile, today, I release my first report on Florida School Funding: schoolfinance101.com/2025/12/02/fin…

Florida's dreadful 8th grade performance is illustrative:

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Just one example of KS public schools preparing kids for success. #ksleg

KS public schools serving their communities. ❤️#ksleg

Ks public schools prepare kids for the future. #ksleg

Our December birthday lunch was full of great food, family, and friends.

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🎵 Did you know that a group of Geary County Schools USD 475 music teachers have a ukulele band? The multi-talented ensemble brought the house down this past weekend at Junction City’s Hometown Christmas festivities. Watch: tinyurl.com/9xtu8ycx #ThriveIn475

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#KansasKidsRead from the get-go! @usd_495 #ksleg

Ks public schools preparing kids for bright futures. #ksleg

Making the Grade 2025: In an Uncertain Federal Policy Landscape, States Must Prioritize Fair School Funding edlawcenter.org/making-the-gra…

ELC Executive Director Bob Kim: States Should Reject Federal School Voucher Scheme progressive.org/op-eds/states-…

💙 Oh what fun was had at Lincoln Elementary on Friday as kindergarten students celebrated the holiday season in style by taking part in several different activities throughout the library that were led by members of the JCHS NHS. #ThriveIn475

🍽️ From measuring to mixing, the kitchen was full of creativity and amazing smells on Friday as Junction City High School culinary art students whipped up some serious deliciousness inside their classroom for their final. #ThriveIn475