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In the News: Federal Cuts, Local Consequences: What the AmeriCorps Executive Order Means for Delaware
Today on The Agenda, we’re diving into the real-life impact of a major national decision: President Trump’s executive order to defund AmeriCorps.
In the News: 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
In the News: Cuts to AmeriCorps leave Delaware Reading Assist fellows in limbo
The Trump administration’s decision to dismantle AmeriCorps has had a rippling impact, including in Delaware, which is part of a new multistate lawsuit regarding the cuts.
In the News: AG Jennings co-leads lawsuit to save AmeriCorps
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware is co-leading a group of 24 states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration’s dismantling of AmeriCorps.
In the News: Delaware Tutoring Efforts Recognized by National Learning Collaborative
Delaware is being recognized as an innovative national leader for its high-dosage tutoring partnership with Reading Assist.
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: Tutors to Teachers: WilmU and Reading Assist Turn Classroom Dreams Into Reality
Dorian Taylor makes reading fun. As a painter and musician who “did a stint with a puppet circus,” he uses his artistic background to get at-risk elementary schoolers excited about books.
In the News: Advancing Literacy Early in Childhood
Wilmington University is a valued partner in AmeriCorps’ Reading Assist program, an early intervention program for children who face barriers to literacy.
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.
