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 Congress Literacy Awards Program honored 15 organizations — including Reading Assist — for their implementation of successful practices in literacy programming. “We
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 came together to discuss middle and high school education Pathways, teacher apprenticeships, and more. “Delaware has been ranked #1 in
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 School District this year, 100% have shown growth in at least one measure of foundational reading skills and 85% have
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, and after-school programs.
