Tag: literacy
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Gov. Whitmer Appoints Every Child Reads Champions Council to Boost Michigan Literacy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed a new Every Child Reads Champions Council to accelerate Michigan's literacy efforts. This diverse advisory body will strengthen the state's literacy plan, building on a historic $502 million investment to ensure every child becomes a…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsEducationEconomySocial Issues MichiganGovernor Gretchen WhitmerEvery Child Reads Champions CouncilliteracyMiLEAPappointmentsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Michigan Lowers Flags to Honor Dolly Parton
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags lowered statewide to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, recognizing her seven-decade career and significant literacy efforts through the Imagination Library.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial Issues Dolly PartonGretchen WhitmerMichiganFlag LoweringCountry MusicImagination LibraryLiteracyOffice of Michigan Governor
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California Governor, First Partner Mourn Dolly Parton's Passing
California Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued a statement on the passing of Dolly Parton, celebrating her legacy as a music icon, philanthropist, and advocate for literacy and diverse communities.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial IssuesMedical Science Dolly PartonGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCaliforniaPhilanthropyCountry MusicLiteracyCalifornia Governors Office
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Michigan Districts Lead on Science of Reading Training Ahead of State Mandate
Governor Whitmer recognized 17 Michigan districts for committing to train all elementary educators in the science of reading, utilizing LETRS training, ahead of the 2031 state mandate, aiming to boost literacy statewide.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues MichiganGovernor WhitmerScience of ReadingLETRSLiteracySchool DistrictsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Connecticut Secures $10 Million Federal Grant to Boost Early Literacy
Connecticut receives a five-year, $10 million federal grant to expand targeted reading intervention and behavioral supports for K-3 students. This initiative, led by CSDE, aims to strengthen early literacy across 75 elementary schools.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues ConnecticutLiteracyGrantReading InterventionK-3 StudentsU.S. Department of EducationConnecticut Governors Office
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California Launches Universal TK, Free Meals, and Historic Student Supports
California fully implements Universal Transitional Kindergarten and free school meals for all students. Historic investments in mental health, literacy, and special education are yielding improved academic outcomes statewide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesEconomyEmployment and Labor CaliforniaUniversal Transitional KindergartenFree School MealsMental HealthLiteracyStudent SupportCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Whitmer Enacts Landmark Education Budget, Boosting Literacy and Student Support
Governor Whitmer signed Michigan's FY27 education budget, a bipartisan plan investing $502 million in literacy, expanding free school meals, pre-K, and community college, alongside five bills to enhance teacher training and child care access for students statewide.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Gretchen WhitmerMichiganEducation BudgetLiteracySchool MealsChild CareTeacher TrainingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Whitmer Launches Summer Reading Road Trip with Michigan Libraries
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched the Summer Reading Road Trip, partnering with public libraries. This challenge encourages PreK-12 students to engage in reading and writing activities throughout the summer, supported by a significant literacy investment, offering prizes and promoting library…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Governor WhitmerMichiganSummer Reading Road TripLiteracyPublic LibrariesStudentsOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Whitmer Establishes Every Child Reads Champions Council to Boost Literacy
Governor Whitmer signed an executive order creating the Every Child Reads Champions Council to monitor and advise literacy efforts across Michigan. This initiative aims to ensure every student has resources to succeed, aligning leaders in education, business, and government.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Gretchen WhitmerMichiganEvery Child ReadsLiteracyChampions CouncilStudent SuccessOffice of Michigan Governor
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Gov. Whitmer Delivers Final Mackinac Policy Conference Keynote, Urging Collaboration and "Choosing Michigan"
Governor Whitmer delivered her final Mackinac Policy Conference keynote, highlighting bipartisan achievements in roads, education, and jobs. She urged collaboration for her remaining term, focusing on housing, literacy, and economic competitiveness, calling on Michiganders to "Choose Michigan."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationSocial IssuesTransportation Gretchen WhitmerMackinac Policy ConferenceMichiganCollaborationBipartisan LegislationEconomic DevelopmentHousingLiteracyOffice of Michigan Governor
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Ohio Governor Celebrates Kettering Schools for Science of Reading Success
Governor Mike DeWine visited Beavertown Elementary to honor five Kettering schools receiving the Science of Reading Champions award following significant improvements in early literacy and reading proficiency.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEducationGeneral PoliticsMedical Science Primary EducationLiteracyMike DeWineKettering City SchoolsScience of ReadingOhioOhio Governors Office