MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency has received grant funding to assist in programs to develop reading skills in area youth.
The MARESA AmeriCorps Program, “Get Ready Get Reading”, has received a $149,800 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The grant will support twelve AmeriCorps members who will provide focused one-to-one or small-group tutoring using evidence-based reading interventions and progress monitoring specifically targeted to the most prominent area of reading need by grade level. Service will take place in the K-12 schools across Marquette and Alger counties.
In addition, AmeriCorps members will leverage an additional 48-60 volunteers trained to locate, prepare, and conduct supplemental literacy support activities to enhance and extend the program’s reach. The CNCS grant will be matched 1 to 1 locally.
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