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311Literacy
Education

311Literacy Launches Bilingual Character Curriculum in Global Reading Tournament

June 13, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

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Classroom
Education / National

Take Back Control of Education: McMahon’s Bold Plan to Fix Schools Now

May 27, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Storyshares
Regional

Join the Journey: Your Story Could Shape the Future of Literacy at Storyshares’ Annual Contest

September 22, 2024September 21, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

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United States Department of Education,
National

U.S. Department of Education Unveils $179 Million in Grants to Boost Literacy and Academic Achievement

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Funds Adult Literacy Programs with Over $1 Million Grant

July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Boy reading book in summer
Education / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip for Kids

July 7, 2024July 6, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Muth Library Event
News

Senator Katie Muth Promotes Literacy with Decodable Books Initiative

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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, …

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Reading
Chester County Library System

Decodable Books and Literacy Initiatives Being Offered at Ten Public Libraries in SD44

May 17, 2024May 16, 2024 - by Chester County Library

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 …

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