Confidence Killer or Fresh Start? Utah Weighs Holding Third Graders Back to Improve Reading

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Confidence Killer or Fresh Start? Utah Weighs Holding Third Graders Back to Improve Reading

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Published on Feb 6, 2026, 1:17:16 PM
Total time: 00:18:31

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Should we hold kids back? Utah lawmakers are weighing legislation today that would allow schools to hold third graders back to improve reading skills, in addition to adding more support for reading. Jason Swenson, Deseret News Writer, joins the show to explain the legislation and arguments for and against. Listeners chime in with their thoughts.
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