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.
First Ascent Case Study
Reading Assist has been a leader in helping struggling young readers achieve reading proficiency through its accredited, science-backed literacy program for 35 years.
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.
In the News: Mayor Carney Partners with Reading Assist, Mrs Wordsmith to Encourage Reading
Summer literacy program prioritizes tutoring and literacy interventions to engage young readers this summer at Hicks Anderson Community Center and the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Wilmington
In the News: Delaware, AmeriCorps win key court battle
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction restoring key funding for the national service program AmeriCorps following a lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Kathy Jennings and joined by 23 states and the District of Columbia.
In the News: 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.
In the News: Pathways to Service Podcasts
Hosted by Allison David and Mike Staman, Pathways to Service is a program about Rotary, featuring Rotary-related guests and topics. Each Sunday morning on WDEL, we invite you to tune in to find out what Rotarians do to help make our local and world-wide communities better.
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
