Kansas literacy efforts get a $27 million federal grant
October 6, 2017
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Department of Education will use a $27 million federal grant to support literacy programs in the state's schools.
The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education is one of the largest grants ever received by the agency. The Wichita Eagle reports it will fund the Kansas Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Initiative.
It will support literacy programs for students from birth through 12th grade, focusing on English learners and students with disabilities.
Districts serving at least 5,000 students may apply individually. Districts serving fewer than 5...
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