In a letter to Congressman Gregorio C. Sablan, Assistant Secretary of Education for Legislation and Congressional Affairs Gabriella Gomez said that PSS would receive $1,016,277 over the next three years.
“I am thrilled that the Public School system was able to obtain this competitive grant, which will help PSS to improve literacy and math skills, as well as teacher preparation and training” said Sablan.
Awarded under the Territories and Freely Associated States Educational Grants Program, the money may be used for teacher training, curriculum, development, instructional materials, or general school improvement and reform.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to improve the way our students learn and offer new tools for teachers,” Sablan said, “and I am confident that it will have a positive effect and help students with those basic skills that are so important in pursuing a quality education.”
PSS intends to use the funds for an “Improving Literacy in Reading and Math Project” which will enhance teacher quality and student achievement to help meet the district’s goal of 90 percent proficiency by 2014. Resources will be focused on professional development, support for English Language Learners, math and reading technology, and extra support for parental literacy and struggling students.
