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The Read + Rise in Partnership Program is designed to strengthen early literacy outcomes by building meaningful partnerships between schools and families. The program includes:
- Monthly family literacy workshops focused on phonological awareness and phonics using the Scholastic Read and Rise Program materials
- Research-based strategies aligned to classroom instruction
- Optional afterschool tutoring for targeted students
- Strong collaboration between educators, families, and community partners
Approved Schools will be awarded $5,000 to implement the program at their school. Please note – cost of Read and Rise Facilitator Kits and Materials from Scholastic is included in the awarded $5000 and will be ordered by the school. Each school can, and is encouraged, to adapt the program to fit their school's population and need. This includes calling the program something unique to that school.
If you have further questions, or would like more information before completing the application, please reach out to Anna Spatafora at aspatafora@uwpickens.org.
The year end grant report reflects the entirety of your grant period, August 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Please enter data based on that time frame only.
Make sure that the outputs and outcomes you list reflect what you proposed in your grant application. If there are changes from your original application, please give a brief explanation.
Submit your reports by August 1st, 2026. Reach out to Anna Spatafora, aspatafora@uwpickens.org, with any questions.