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Federal judge blocks AmeriCorps funding cuts: What’s at stake for Delaware?
A preliminary injunction issued by a federal judge means that programs that teach children and adults to read, respond to disasters, and address food insecurity and public health issues will once again be funded and
Delaware organizations benefit from restoration of AmeriCorps grants following court ruling
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that restores funding to AmeriCorps programs that were targeted for elimination under cuts proposed by the Trump Administration.
Delaware Department of Education Hosted Inaugural Teacher Pathways Showcase
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Delaware Department of Education hosted the inaugural Teacher Pathways Showcase in partnership with Reading Assist and Relay Graduate School of Education at Wilmington University on Thursday. 150 educators, district professionals, government officials, and advocates
In the News: WLC sets metrics of success; hires reading, trauma groups
The Wilmington Learning Collaborative, created in November 2022, oversees nine city elementary schools in the Brandywine, Christina and Red Clay Consolidated school districts.
In the News: Wilmington University partners with Reading Assist on Tutors to Teachers program
Delaware Public Media - Reading Assist is partnering with Wilmington University on the Tutors to Teachers Delaware program which will give reading tutors a path to advanced education and licensure for as little as $4,000.
Reading Assist Partners with Wilmington University for New Teacher Pathway Program
In partnership with Wilmington University, Reading Assist is excited to announce the launch of Tutors to Teachers Delaware—a new initiative that allows individuals to obtain a master’s degree while completing two years of AmeriCorps service as reading tutors for underserved elementary students.
Chester Grade 1-4 Students Make Strong Mid-Year Reading Gains
85% of Students Have Improved Their Benchmark Test Scores Chester students are logging solid reading growth so far this school year. Of the 63 students Reading Assist is supporting through high-dosage tutoring in Chester Upland
In the News: Tutoring Programs Can Be Game-Changing for Delaware Students
Delaware Today - Tutors around Delaware share the importance of early intervention for students who struggle in school.
In the News: Delaware’s Reading Assist reports it’s making gains with at-risk students in the First State
Delaware Public Media - Delaware’s Reading Assist reports its making gains with at-risk students in the First State. The nonprofit emphasizes high dosage tutoring to at-risk kids across the First State through its school-year, summer,
In the News: Reading Assist: 89% of kids gained reading skills this year
Delaware LIVE - A nonprofit focused on improving literacy rates says that 89% of the students it helped in the last year met standards for at least one early foundational reading skill. Reading Assist said
The Results are in: Reading Assist Marks Record Year Supporting 1,200 Students Across Delaware
89% of Students Reach Benchmarks in Foundational Reading Skills Wilmington, Delaware - It’s been another exciting year at Reading Assist, with almost 1,200 students served across three high-dosage tutoring programs. Reading Assist is proud to
In the News: A program aiming to close Delaware’s literacy gap gets a federal boost
Delaware Public Media - Reading Assist is a local, one-on-one, high dosage tutoring program that targets at-risk students before they reach 4th grade. And its success in Delaware is drawing $3.9 in federal funding to expand.
