Highlands Elementary Receives Ready, Sit, Read! Grant
JACKSONVILLE - Highlands Elementary recently received the Ready, Sit, Read! grant from TargetŪ to increase emergent literacy skills in its autistic classrooms. The money from the grant will be used to adapt media materials to address different learning styles.
Traditional books will be adapted and enriched by adding removable pictures and objects to simplify story contents and increase student interaction and reading comprehension.
“We are excited about the opportunities this grant provides the autistic students at Highlands Elementary School,” said Principal Kerwyn Neal. “The additional funding allows us to supply our students with the proper tools for learning.”
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.
“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Highlands Elementary as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”
Duval County Public Schools operates more than 160 schools and serves approximately 125,000 students. The school district is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy, and culturally diverse world.
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