(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Education has been awarded over $24 million in federal grants. The grant, announced by Governor Kim Reynolds, aims to enhance literacy across the state. The funding will support evidence-based literacy practices and personalized reading plans for K-6 students struggling with reading proficiency. The initiative focuses on early literacy, community engagement, and professional development for educators. This grant will enable the implementation of Iowa’s State Literacy Plan over the next five years.
Iowa Department of Education Gets 24 million Dollars for Literacy Grant
Nov 4, 2024 | 5:49 AM
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