Federal Government Awards $26 Million to 29 Grantees for Literacy

The federal government is awarding more than $26 million to 29 grantees “to develop and improve high-quality literacy programs in high-needs schools,” the U.S. Department of Education announced on Thursday.

The grants will support “high-quality programs that are research-based” to help pre-K through 12th grade children, according to the department’s announcement.

They will be administered as part of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy initiative.

The literacy grants support high-quality programs that are research based and focus on the following:

Increasing access to a wide range of literacy resources that prepare young children to read.

Providing high-quality childhood literacy activities with meaningful opportunities for parental engagement, including encouraging parents to read books often with their children in their early years of life and school, and teaching parents how to use literacy resources effectively.

Strengthening literacy development across academic content areas by providing a wealth of literacy resources spanning a range of both complexity and content to effectively support reading and writing.

Offering appropriate educational interventions for all readers with support from school libraries or national not-for-profit organizations.

Fostering collaboration and joint professional development opportunities for teachers, school leaders, and school librarians with a focus on using literacy resources effectively to support reading, writing, and academic achievement.

Providing resources to support literacy-rich academic and enrichment activities and services.

For more information about the grantees, click here.

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