Raising Scholars Episode 33: Is My Child Behind or Is This Normal?

Aired on Sep 15, 2026


Grade level doesn't tell you where your child actually is. Neither does a report card. In this episode, Jacquie shows you what does.

Using 15 years and over 5,000 assessments, Jacquie breaks down the reading signals that reveal a real gap versus normal struggle, and walks you through a simple test that shows you more than a school assessment ever will. It's the same test she used on a sixth grader who couldn't make it past the third sentence of a fourth grade passage.

Timestamps:
00:04 Introduction
02:13 Where the Reading Gap Begins
03:23 A Personal Reading Story
05:14 Four Signs to Listen For
07:34 Rough Patch or Real Gap?
08:18 The Third Grade Reading Cliff
09:26 What to Do Tonight

If this gave you a clearer picture of where your child stands, share it with a parent who needs it too.

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