Sheffield Down in the Dumps with Last Place

 

The retention component of the Alabama Literacy Act, passed in 2019, becomes effective with this year's third graders. In simple terms, it means a third grader could be retained, or held back, if the child is not reading on grade level before August 2024.

So how are towns in the Shoals/Northwest Alabama doing? Here's a rundown of passing rate percentages:

Florence - 93

Muscle Shoals - 96.7

Russellville - 92.4

Sheffield - 76.9

Tuscumbia - 95

How do you think Sheffield parents will react if 23.1% of this year's third grade is held back? That's 23 out of every 100 students who are failing their simplest academic subject.

At least Sheffield still has Inspiration Landing...