When the Boyertown School District passed its 2014-15 budget this month, it included about $900,000 in increased state funding.
The money is slated to be put to good use.
A large portion of the funds, mostly provided through the new Ready to Learn Block Grant, will pay for seven new teachers to support struggling first grade students as part of the district’s Literacy First program. Other new state dollars are set to cover instructional or technology coaches who will support teachers and students. Read more at The Reading Eagle →