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Third-grade retention falls to six after summer reading camp, district reports
Summary
District officials reported that of 253 third‑grade students initially identified as at‑risk of retention, six remained retained after summer reading camp; staff described the Read to Succeed statutory framework and exemptions.
Newberry County School District staff reported to the board on July 21 that the number of third‑grade students projected for retention fell substantially over the school year and after summer reading camp.
Key numbers presented by staff: 253 students were initially identified in fall as not meeting third‑grade reading expectations; that number declined to 184 in…
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