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Presenter says summer learning boosted third-grade progress amid state promotion policy
Summary
A presenter told the board the Louisiana Department of Education's third-grade promotion policy has posed challenges but credited a coordinated 2026 summer-learning effort with measurable growth for every student served.
A presenter to the St. Martin Parish Schools board described summer-learning work intended to address reading-fluency and comprehension gaps tied to the state's third-grade promotion requirement.
The presenter said the Louisiana Department of Education designated third grade as a retention (pass/fail) grade since the 2024–25 school year, creating obstacles for schools. In response, schools implemented a summer-learning program in 2026 that brought together coaches, teachers, cafeteria workers, nurses and bus drivers to plan, collaborate and work with students on reading strategies; the presenter said every child served showed growth.
No formal board action was recorded on the presentation; the board recognized staff and announced an employee-of-the-month related to summer learning.
