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Recent Investments in B.C. Schools
- $20 million in literacy innovation grants to school districts over the last four years.
- $4.25 million to help support local libraries and increased library access through programs like BC OneCard and Ask Away.
- $2.7 million under the ActNow BC strategy for LEAP BC to help increase healthy living and literary skills among preschoolers.
Did you know?
- Since 2001, government has invested more than $137 million in new literacy initiatives, including pre-literacy and early learning programs such as $9.5 million to operate the kindergarten readiness program Ready, Set, Learn and $2.7 million for the ActNow Literacy Education Activity and Play (LEAP BC) program that encourages literacy, physical activity and healthy eating in preschool-aged children.
