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Local Schools Receive Literacy Grants
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With roughly one in five Hoosier third graders not reading at their grade level during the 2021-22 school year, our students need support - now more than ever -
to build foundational reading skills.
To help address this, the state awarded two of our local school districts more than $545,000 in grant funding to help implement Science of Reading instruction in their classrooms.
This investment is the result of $20 million allocated in the 2024-25 state budget to expand Science of Reading instruction in our schools - a research-based strategy that uses phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension to teach literacy.
In Senate District 17, Huntington County Community School Corporation received $403,668 and Manchester Community Schools received $141,518.
To view a full list of grant recipients, click here.
As your state senator, I look forward to seeing the impact this funding will have on our students and anticipate considering policy during the 2024 legislative session that would help young Hoosiers better develop and retain their literacy skills.
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Roanoke Christmas in the Village
Christmas in the Village of Roanoke is this weekend from Friday, Dec.1 to Saturday, Dec. 2.
Community members can come together and ring in the holidays by enjoying a weekend filled with Christmas activities such as a visit with
Rudolph the Reindeer, light parade, meeting Santa Claus and more. For more information, click here.
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Christmas at the Historic Forks
The 'Christmas at the Forks' event is this weekend at the Historic Forks of the Wabash.
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can view Christmas trees and wreathes made by local community members and then vote on favorites to enter for a chance to win the greenery. For more information,
click here.
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather conditions in Indiana can be beautiful with the holiday season in full swing but dangerous to navigate, especially for communities experiencing freezing temperatures and heavy precipitation.
With that in mind, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and Indiana Department of Education encourage Hoosiers to:
- Prepare a Disaster Kit and Vehicle Emergency Kit to remain safe in the event of a power outage or travel emergency;
- Ensure children dress warmly for winter
temperatures while waiting at the bus stop or traveling to and from school; and
- Check the county travel status map for traffic conditions and weather advisories, watches and warnings before traveling.
To view a full list of winter weather safety tips, click here.
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 | Wishing a 'Happy Birthday' to the following members of Senate District 17 for the month of December! |
Gary Feichter, 80 years old
Lynne Williams, 81 years old
Monte Schenkel, 82 years old
Linda Mooneyhan, 83 years old
Roy Hinrichsen, 84 years old |
Rosie Tate, 85 years old
Homer Miller, 86 years old
Donna Culver, 87 years old
Edward Harrison, 88 years old
Beatrice Bassett, 89 years old |
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