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Supt. Ryan Walters announces statewide tutoring investment

Oklahoma City (Kforce) – Inspector Ryan Walters announced the investment of $ 3,000,000 for programs in Oklahoma on Thursday.

Authorities say that investment focuses on improving student education and literacy in both urban and rural schools. Students will also be given small group courses consistently based on research with reading science and academic standards.

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SUPT, “national decline does not look like anything we see. Literacy is the foundation of everything our students learned, after all: if you can not read,” he said. Walters. “By investing in targeted private lessons, we give the tools they need to be successful in school, careers and life to Oklahoma students. These results are about accountability and making sure that every child has the opportunity to develop.”

According to Walters, rural initiative is called “rural literacy acceleration initiative”. One hundred regions will receive a $ 10,000 grant to develop literacy programs.

In addition to rural initiatives, Tulsa public schools and Oklahoma City public schools will receive $ 1,000,000 to start literacy programs for their students.

“We are grateful for this investment and we are determined to use these resources to accelerate learning, open to student results and academic momentum. This grant is
It comes at a critical time and will support students in public schools. ”

OKCPS Director “We are grateful for the investment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” Jamie Polk said. “By providing structured, data -oriented support, Project Lift helps to create the skills and trust that each child needs to develop at school and beyond.”

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