INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 11 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:

Note to the Press - Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) issued the following statementin response to the fifth consecutive year of third grade literacy gains on the 2025-2026 IREAD assessment, which shows nearly 89% of students now reading by the end of third grade.

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 11, 2026) - "Indiana students continue to make strong academic gains, including five straight years of reading improvement. These encouraging results show that our focus on high academic standards, targeted support and increased opportunities for students is working. Thank you to our passionate and dedicated educators and families who work eve...