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In the News: Delaware announces Early Literacy Plan to strengthen classroom instruction
Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today launched the Delaware Early Literacy Plan— a statewide effort to ensure every student reads on grade level by the end of third grade.
In the News: CitySchools Collaborative Expands Coalition of High-Impact Tutoring Providers to 22 Partners Across DC
CitySchools Collaborative (CSC) is excited to announce its 22 partners delivering High-Impact Tutoring (HIT) across the District of Columbia in the 2025-26 school year
In the News: Delaware launches Literacy Month with focus on education funding
Governor Matt Meyer signed a proclamation on Monday afternoon declaring September as Literacy Month in Delaware, highlighting the state's renewed focus on improving reading outcomes for students.
In the News: Reading Assist receives 2025 Library of Congress literacy award for proficiency efforts in Delaware, nearby states
Reading Assist, a Delaware-based nonprofit, has been recognized for its efforts to boost literacy throughout the region.
In the News: ‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.
In the News: Reading Assist lauded for its work on literacy in Delaware
Reading Assist is among 15 organizations from around the world recently recognized by the Library of Congress for their efforts to improve literacy and strengthen the communities they serve.
In the News: Delaware’s Reading Assist recognized with 2025 Library of Congress honor
Wilmington organization 1 of just 15 lauded for successful practices in literacy programs.
Reading Assist Receives 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Award
WILMINGTON, Del. – The Library of Congress announced Monday that Reading Assist is a recipient of the international and highly-selective 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program as a Successful Practices Honoree. The Library of
In the News: Library of Congress Announces 2025 Literacy Awards
Twenty-four organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading were awarded the 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards this morning on International Literacy Day.
In the News: Wilmington mayor’s office partners with nonprofits on summer youth literacy program
Wilmington mayor John Carney’s office partnered with Reading Assist and Mrs. Wordsmith on a kids’ summer literacy program.
In the News: City launches summer literacy partnership to support Wilmington youth
WILMINGTON— A new initiative to improve youth literacy in Wilmington was announced last Wednesday by Mayor John Carney, who unveiled a partnership with Reading Assist and educational publisher Mrs Wordsmith.
In the News: Program helps kids make summer strides in literacy
Reading Assist trains educators, AmeriCorps members and interested adults to tutor young people in reading, mostly kids in kindergarten through third grade. Normally this occurs during the school year, and in school summer programs.
