Imagine a program with community members and school staff that has helped 79% of participating students increase their Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) scores. No imagination is needed because this expanded learning time for students is a reality. It targets letter recognition, phonics, vocabulary and fluency at Simpsonville Elementary — unless Congress cuts funding for that partnership and dozens of others that are yielding positive results across the state. Then the program — and its progress — may be in jeopardy.

Another program in Dayton holds Family Super Reader Nights to equip parents with classroom reading strategies, allowing families to support learning at home. Better reading skills and more family time — it’s a win-win.

Last month, a Congressional vote called a rescission cl

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