A $50M literacy grant is helping Alaska schools, but some districts say it’s tough to access funds

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 1,106

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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While Alaska school districts are seeing improvements in kindergarten to third grade students’ reading proficiency, which officials credit to the Alaska Reads Act, some districts are struggling to access state managed funds for a federal grant program aimed at supporting literacy programs, teacher development, and student learning.

School districts awarded CLSD grants in 2025

Alaska Gateway School District

Aleutians East Borough School District

Anchorage School District

Bering Strait …

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