$60 Million Awarded to Improve Reading Education in Ohio
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Ohio has received a $60 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance reading education in schools. This funding is part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s ReadOhio initiative, aimed at improving literacy across the state. Elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as district preschools and early childhood programs, will soon have the opportunity to apply to become comprehensive literacy implementation sites.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce plans to open applications in early 2025 for subgrants aimed at improving literacy across four age groups: birth to kindergarten, kindergarten to grade 5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Some of the funding will also be allocated for technical assistance and implementation support. Applicants are encouraged to form partnerships with others in their region to collaborate and share resources.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine emphasized the importance of training and resources for teachers as schools align with the Science of Reading. He stated that the funding will help position Ohio as a model state by supporting educators and equipping students with essential reading skills for lifelong success.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported that Ohio students scored above the national average in fourth-grade and eighth-grade math, while their reading scores were similar to the national average. However, Ohio’s student performance in 2022 declined compared to 2019, mirroring national trends. The Comprehensive Literacy State Development program provides competitive grants to improve literacy skills for children from birth through grade 12, focusing on those in poverty, English language learners, and children with disabilities.
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