INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 31 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 31, 2026)- Newton County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students' scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) said more than 88% of Hoosier third graders passed IREAD, a nearly 1.5 percentage point increase from last year. It's the second-largest single-year increase since the test was implemented.
"Academic standards and support directly affect the success of a student in school," Aylesworth said. "With the state and our educators continuing to prioritize e...