Improving reading outcomes for all students is not just a goal, it is a civil right and moral imperative for educators across the country.

Officials at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction have access to various funding sources aimed at literacy intervention and tutoring. The North Carolina General Assembly has allocated $7 million from the At-Risk Student Services Program to improve academic outcomes for at-risk students. These funds may be utilized for preK–3 literacy intervention and tutoring.

Set up your classroom library by organizing books, creating a cozy reading space, and encouraging a love for reading with thoughtful design and student involvement.

Benchmark assessments of students at Virginia schools are beginning to reveal pandemic recovery after a multiyear, $418 million effort focused on literacy, accelerated learning, and student attendance

In July 2023, Illinois lawmakers recognized poor reading proficiency across the state and amended the Illinois School Code to create the state’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan and address the reading crisis.

Peer tutoring can be facilitated by structured activities, collaborative discussions, and reciprocal learning strategies. Learn how to apply these methods in your classroom.