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Podcast: LIFE.STYLE.LIVE!
Episode: Ian literacy playbook empowers Indiana after-school programs with $25,000 grants
Description: The Indiana After School Network has launched the IAN Literacy Playbook to tackle literacy challenges among third graders, with one in eight still struggling to read proficiently. Supported by the Lilly Endowment Inc., this initiative offers grants up to $25,000 to after-school programs across Indiana, providing essential resources like lesson plans and activity guides to incorporate literacy education. A dedicated literacy team ensures these efforts are research-based and effective, while over 400 professionals receive training to earn literacy credentials, enhancing education quality statewide. By boosting literacy education, the IAN Literacy Playbook aims to build stronger readers, families, and communities....