Early Reading First Program

Secretary of education arne duncan today announced the award of more than 1088 million in early reading first grants to 28 local education agencies and other public or private organizations in 18 states and washington dc to improve the school readiness of young children especially those from low income families. Last known status deleted 01152013.

First Little Readers Guided Reading Level A

This program supports local efforts to enhance the oral language cognitive and early reading skills of preschool age children especially those from low income families through strategies materials and professional development that are grounded in scientifically based reading research.