grader
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Eighth grader Erick works on a morning activity during eighth grade teacher Melody Stambaugh’s class.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“I want to come back next year to the school that has shaped me into who I am,” said 11th grader Genesis Castorena, before the vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Everything is a simulated experience,” the now-eighth grader says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
His brother is a grader and his son is taking this April’s exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
Julio, a fourth grader who everyone said was “a natural athlete,” came into the classroom.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
There is evidence suggesting that physical activity offered during the school day is associated with better reading outcomes for third graders, especially in the lowest-income schools.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
As a Teach for America corps member, Laura taught first graders in Houston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Kindergarten through 2nd graders at Laurel Elementary in Compton participate in a summer bridge program to continue learning foundational math skills if they need a boost for concepts introduced during the school year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Unified 8th graders improved by 11.8 percentage points by the 11th grade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
True, eighth graders are pretty negative—I might be that way too next year.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
