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Massachusetts launches ‘Literacy Launch’ grant program with $20M in state funds, $40M+ federal support
Summary
Governor Maura Healey and state education officials visited Clinton Elementary to announce Literacy Launch, an opt-in early-literacy grant program backed by $20 million in state funding and more than $40 million in federal awards; districts can apply for grants through PRISM.
Clinton, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey, joined by Secretary of Education Pat Tottweiler and local school leaders, formally kicked off Literacy Launch at Clinton Elementary, announcing $20 million in state funding and saying the Biden-Harris administration has awarded the state more than $40 million to support the initiative over five years.
"The Legislature approved $20,000,000 to support this program," Healey said, adding districts like Clinton can apply for grants through what she called the Partnership for Reading Success, or PRISM. She framed the initiative as an effort to ensure that children from age 3 through grade 3 receive evidence-based instruction and supports across the commonwealth.
Secretary Pat Tottweiler described Literacy Launch as a…
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