This morning’s joint appearance was at John G. Prendergast Elementary School.
Ansonia qualifies for state grants through the state’s
Alliance District Grant program; for the current year Ansonia received
$539,000.
“The bulk of these state funds are aptly directed at
literacy programs in Ansonia’s primary grades, because early reading
skills readily translate into a student’s improved ability to learn
other subjects in every grade afterward,” Crisco said.
“Once a student knows how to read, he or she can read about history,
math, science – even music – to broaden his or her base of knowledge.”
Crisco
said funding for the primary grades literacy programs helped
underwrite new materials for students and as importantly, training for
teachers so they’re able to use the new materials most effectively.
“Another important initiative underway in Ansonia
provides master teacher support for high school students and faculty to
support implementation of research-supported reading strategies,” Crisco said.
“And I was particularly interested in what was described as the
wrap-around services program, through which faculty and staff in Ansonia
schools provide resources for a community-based
literacy program to help parents learn to teach literacy skills to
their children at home.”
“It is extremely gratifying to see the manner in which
these state resources have been invested to the benefit of Ansonia
students,”
Crisco added.
“I was pleased to welcome the governor to our part of the state today
so he could witness firsthand the improved learning environment as a
result of that investment.”
This information is taken from a press release from Crisco's office.
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