Calhoun, GA – Gordon County Schools has been selected to receive the Readiness in Literacy Grant to support early reading assistance programs for struggling readers and students with risk factors for dyslexia.
State of Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods announced that the Georgia Department of Education will be awarding a total of $5,261,955 in grant funds to help school districts improve literacy outcomes and support students with dyslexia.
“Reading is a fundamental skill that all children in Georgia need because, with it, a world of possibilities opens,” Superintendent Woods said. “These grants will ensure districts, schools, and teachers have the resources they need to improve reading success for all students, including students with dyslexia.”
Gordon County Schools is one of 31 Georgia school districts awarded the grant by the Georgia Department of Education.
“Thank you to district and school leaders who have made the transformational commitment to invest in proven reading programs and build teacher knowledge in the Science of Reading," said Tina Engberg, parent and state leader of Decoding Dyslexia Georgia. “These efforts will change the trajectory of the lives of their students."
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About Gordon County Schools
Gordon County Schools system serves around 6,500 students in schools across the county including six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Gordon County School system is to build a collaborative culture that engages all students and staff in learning experiences leading to growth, empowerment, and transformation.