Literacy

Education Secretary Margaret Spellings Announces $18.2 Million to Enhance Libraries in Low-Income Schools

By admin - Posted on July 21st, 2008

Improving Literacy Through School Libraries grants provide opportunities for development of students' reading skills

July 18, 2008 -- U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings today announced the award of $18,258,896 to enhance libraries in 59 low-income school districts across the United States. The grants aim to help students improve reading achievement by increasing their access to up-to-date and technologically advanced school library materials. » read more »

President Bush Nominates Six Individuals to National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board

By admin - Posted on February 15th, 2008

February 13, 2008 -- President Bush has nominated six individuals to serve on the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board. The board provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth and adults.

Following are the individuals nominated:

* Perri Klass, of New York, for the remainder of a three-year term ending 11/25/09
* Katherine Mitchell, of Alabama, for the remainder of a three-year term ending 11/25/10
* Eduardo J. Padron, of Florida, for the remainder of a three-year term ending 11/25/09 » read more »