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WAYNE, PA — 311Literacy has announced the launch of The Great People Manual, an innovative bilingual program designed to foster character development and civic-mindedness in students through reading. Unveiled during …
311Literacy Launches Bilingual Character Curriculum in Global Reading Tournament Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced three proposed priorities for the Department of Education’s discretionary grants, marking a sharp shift in federal education policy. The …
Take Back Control of Education: McMahon’s Bold Plan to Fix Schools Now Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Storyshares is set to spark creativity and inspire literacy with the launch of its 7th annual Story of the Year Contest, running until January 13, 2025. This event …
Join the Journey: Your Story Could Shape the Future of Literacy at Storyshares’ Annual Contest Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced an allocation of $179 million in grants aimed at fostering academic acceleration and literacy development. This funding initiative aligns with …
U.S. Department of Education Unveils $179 Million in Grants to Boost Literacy and Academic Achievement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) recently awarded over $1 million to five educational entities to train and support volunteer adult literacy instructors. This initiative aims to …
Pennsylvania Funds Adult Literacy Programs with Over $1 Million Grant Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the third annual Pennsylvania Summer Learning …
Pennsylvania Launches Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip for Kids Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) and the Chester County Library System hosted a community event Thursday at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, attracting over 50 parents, …
Senator Katie Muth Promotes Literacy with Decodable Books Initiative Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Join us at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 PM for a “Books for all Readers” community workshop. This workshop …
Decodable Books and Literacy Initiatives Being Offered at Ten Public Libraries in SD44 Read More