Literacy grants from the U.S. Department of Education are helping school districts like Oklahoma City enhance their library media services with an eye toward improving reading. Included: A description of how the Oklahoma City schools will use the literacy grant.

The Oklahoma City School District recently received a No Child Left Behind Improving Literacy Through School Libraries grant of almost $350,000. The grant will be used to improve literacy through library media programs.

The Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program provides funds to help schools improve their library media services and address the reading and other literacy challenges of their students. Funds can be used to increase library holdings, improve schools' technological resources and capabilities, facilitate Internet links and other resource-sharing networks, enhance teachers' professional development opportunities, and expand hours of access to library services.

Oklahoma City will use the grant for Project ASK (Achieving Success with Knowledge) for nearly 7,000 students in 16 elementary schools.

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