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.
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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.
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.
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, 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.
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 supported.
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
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.
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.
