6 results for "literacy"
💡 SolutionsMississippi Reading Gains Are Real, New Study Confirms
Critics claimed Mississippi's celebrated reading improvements were a statistical illusion, but new research proves the gains are genuine. The secret wasn't just holding kids back—it was investing in teachers and evidence-based literacy instruction.
💡 SolutionsMississippi Rises to Top 10 in Reading Education
A state once ranked 49th in education now leads the nation in teaching poor children to read. Mississippi's dramatic turnaround is rewriting what experts thought possible in public education.
💛 Acts of KindnessWisconsin Orgs Need Volunteers for Literacy & Relief
Three Wisconsin organizations are making it easier than ever to give back, with flexible volunteer roles ranging from remote phone interviews to tutoring kids with Down syndrome. Whether you have five hours a week or just a few, there's a way to make a real difference in your community.
💛 Acts of KindnessCalifornia Reading Program Expands to 11 Schools After Success
A volunteer reading program in Redding, California is expanding to 11 schools after helping 37 students make real progress toward grade-level reading in its first year. The program needs more volunteers willing to spend just one hour a week helping kids discover the joy of reading.
💡 SolutionsHow Digital Tools Are Empowering Safe, Peaceful Protest in America
As Americans exercise their First Amendment rights, tech experts and advocacy groups are stepping up to help protesters stay safe and secure. New resources and simple digital security practices are making civic engagement more accessible and protected than ever before.
💛 Acts of KindnessBorno Governor Opens New 'Second Chance' School, Empowering Vulnerable Women
Governor Babagana Zulum commissioned a remodeled educational facility offering vulnerable women in Borno State a fresh opportunity to gain literacy, digital skills, and self-reliance. The initiative is part of a broader empowerment program that includes N1 billion in grants to entrepreneurs and hundreds of new jobs for young people.