I-READ results show little improvement, students struggle to meet milestones

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Newly released I-READ scores shows reading rates have remained flat, with one out of every five third graders struggling to meet milestones. The Indiana Department of Education says they’ve been seeing a downturn in progress since before the pandemic, but education advocates say the pandemic definitely had an impact. Tutoring funding available through the state and local support may help change course. Reading is fundamental to nearly everything we do, and Lacrisha Hollins with Indy Learning Team says it should also be fun. That’s a big part...