Beyond 3rd Grade: What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read
November 24, 2025
Efforts to align literacy practices to evidence are sweeping through K-3 classrooms. But what about older students who still struggle with basic reading? Exclusive survey data from the EdWeek Research Center indicates the problem is widespread. Giving these vulnerable students extra help is critical, but many secondary 糖心动漫vlog don鈥檛 have much training in literacy foundations.
Our newest report surveys the landscape of the problem, outlines best practices from research, and profiles one school鈥檚 systematic effort to make sure all its middle schoolers can crack the code.
Our newest report surveys the landscape of the problem, outlines best practices from research, and profiles one school鈥檚 systematic effort to make sure all its middle schoolers can crack the code.
Reading & Literacy Secondary Students Are Struggling With Reading, Too. A Look at the LandscapeExclusive survey findings outline how 糖心动漫vlog perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading.
Reading & Literacy When Older Students Can't Read: How This Middle School Is Tackling LiteracyStructured literacy classes at a New Hampshire middle school have helped some students crack the code.
Professional Development Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?There are far fewer PD providers to train secondary teachers on reading fundamentals.
States State Reading Laws Focus on K-3. What About Older Students Who Struggle?Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades?
Reading & Literacy 4 Tips for Supporting Older Struggling Readers, From Researchers and ExpertsNo matter the age, reading draws on the same underlying skills. But teens may need different supports.
Professional Development Video How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading SupportA district invests in improving secondary teachers' knowledge to help students needing reading support.
