Literations to Expand to Framingham
As we start 2022, Literations is achieving a key objective of our Read to Grow Strategic Plan. For the first time in our history, we’re expanding beyond Greater Boston and introducing our program to Framingham Public Schools. With funding from the Foundation for MetroWest and MathWorks, and in collaboration with Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS), our Framingham pilot program will serve 50 students this school year in the Mary E. Stapleton School and Miriam F. McCarthy School. We will realize sustained growth in the district, serving over 150 students in grades 1-4 next school year.
Data shows that third grade reading proficiency in Framingham was at just 38% in 2019, compared to the statewide rate of 52%. With this challenge in mind, Literations will deliver our proven literacy interventions while working with JFS to increase support for our students and their families, ensuring that their basic needs are met to aid in academic achievement. In a statement about our expansion, Dr. Robert Tremblay, Superintendent of Framingham Public Schools, said, “We are so grateful…to be able to give students an additional layer of support both for improved academic outcomes and for the social-emotional connection that broadens community connection. We look forward to seeing this pilot program through and hope it can be a model to support more students moving forward.”
Literations is honored to partner with Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) for this innovative pilot program, and grateful to the Foundation for MetroWest and MathWorks for their support. The need for targeted literacy support is greater than ever before. This project can serve as a roadmap to supporting early learners during this challenging time.
At Literations, we are focused on reaching more young readers throughout the region with our high-impact, scalable solution to the achievement gap. Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality.
