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Thousands of third graders at risk of being held back under new Arkansas reading standards

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Thousands of third graders in Arkansas are at risk of being held back under new state reading standards, sparking concern from lawmakers. Under the new standards, third ...
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Will Head Start make headway in the midst of the historic shutdown?

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Head Start is getting held back. The organization will be forced to lay off 97 workers and close 6 of its centers in Santa Barbara County if it doesn’t receive the funding it was ...