Early Literacy grant to include support for influx of new immigrant families

By Sarah Brown
Lebanon Local

Supt. Jennifer Meckley shared about a non-competitive $90 million grant (2023-25 biennium) the Lebanon Community School District is applying for, the Early Literacy Success School District grant, “to support comprehensive early literacy plans that are research-based and culturally responsive.”
The funds can be used for professional development, high-dosage tutoring, extended learning, and research-aligned curricula and assessment. Meckley noted the funds will include purchases of materials for English language learners.
“That’s…