'They are loved and appreciated' | Macon literacy program receives boost from MVP with plans to expand services for their children

Appleton Episcopal Ministries' "Free to Read" program works to improve literacy and lives of Bibb County students through ...
Chalkbeat

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities are stepping in to help.

Kindergarten readiness varies by household income. Publicly funded preschool programs are helping close the gap. “I’m giving ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lawmaker: Georgia literacy bill ‘most significant’ step since HOPE Scholarship

The sweeping bill provides training and support for educators, requires screening for dyslexia and other learning ...
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Kindergarten registration has started. What does it mean to be ready for school?

Criteria generally emphasize a child’s health and motor skills, social-emotional development, cognition, language development ...

Gov. Evers highlights new Get Kids Ready program

Gov. Evers’ radio address announces Get Kids Ready, a free, state-funded child care and school readiness program for four-year-olds beginning in 2026-27.

Fresno Unified is off track in boosting early literacy. Here’s the data

Last spring, 46% of first-graders in Fresno Unified met the district’s stretch growth target. The figure fell 1.5% short of ...
Indiana Public Radio

United Way literacy program helping Anderson students strengthen reading skills for IREAD-3 success

Indiana is now making thousands of children repeat the third grade, after new regulations and failing IREAD-3 test scores. ...