For the third time in less than two years, reading advocates are calling on lawmakers to require the Oregon Department of Education to send the state’s literacy investments to elementary schools with the highest need, rather than letting districts decide how much schools get. Angela Uherbelau, founder of the nonprofit Oregon Kids Read, told lawmakers […]
By Stephanie Hoppe, Hood River County School District
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Free news: The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) awarded the Hood River County School District (HRCSD) a multi-year State Summer Learning Grant, ensuring quality academic and enrichment programming for local students through the summer of 2028.
THE GORGE — Four Rivers Early Learning Hub, in partnership with Books for Kids Columbia Gorge, has allocated $7,000 in early literacy grant funding to local programs serving young children. This initiative supports early childhood education by providing nearly 1,600 books to more than 650 children from birth to age 5 across Hood River and Wasco counties, according to a Four Rivers Family news release.
Reading comprehension is the ultimate, but it can be challenging. Children must develop text understanding. While struggling readers often find comprehension difficult, even proficient readers can face issues. Identifying the necessary skills can help pinpoint where children may be struggling with reading comprehension.
