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Haverhill Public Schools are in line for $1.3 million in continuing state grants for literacy instruction and improve reading outcomes.
Through several Partnership for Reading Success–Massachusetts, or PRISM, grant programs, Haverhill Thursday was awarded $822,200 to literacy programming that helps students read at or above grade level by third grade and another $467,685 for resources, targeted coaching and professional learning support to evaluate, select, purchase, launch and implement high-quality instructional materials for grades four to 12.
In the latter category, Lawrence Public Schools were also awarded $500,175 and Methuen Public Schools, $221,445. All told, school districts statewide were awarded nearly $24.7 million, spread over 71 school districts and one educational collaborative,
“Reading is the foundation for everything students do in school and throughout their lives,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “That’s why we’re making historic investments to strengthen literacy instruction, support educators and help every student build the skills they need to succeed.”
Referring to multiple rounds of PRISM grants, Education Secretary Steve Zrike, explained, “Improving literacy outcomes takes more than a one-time investment—it requires sustained commitment to high-quality instruction.”
Four different PRISM grant programs support school districts at every stage of implementing high-quality literacy instruction, from building strong early literacy systems, to adopting new instructional materials and expanding evidence-based practices through grade 12.