Gresham-Barlow to submit application for Oregon Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

Jun 18, 2025

District staff said the grant, due June 30, would provide five years of funding (spread over four years) for pre-K through grade 12 literacy work; the state ranked Gresham-Barlow 13th in need. The board authorized staff to submit the application.

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District staff told the board they intend to submit an application for the Oregon Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant, with the state’s submission deadline of June 30. Dr. Collins outlined that the grant is a multi-year effort—five years of funding spread over four years—and would expand programming from preschool through grade 12, including purchases for required pre-K assessments and support for Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT).

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