Document Type
Honors Project - Open Access
Abstract
Over the years, states have implemented Science of Reading (SoR) frameworks to address low literacy levels. The Early Literacy Grant (ELG) in Arizona funds and supports such frameworks for schools serving low-income students. This paper is the first to explore the grant through interrupted time series modeling to evaluate effectiveness and text analysis to understand its implementation. We do not find clear evidence of positive effects caused by the grant, other than some cases, such as Yuma County. Schools typically allocate funds toward salaries and hiring instructors. These findings raise questions about whether its allocations should be closely monitored.
Recommended Citation
Severiano Perez, Alicia, "An analysis of the effects and implementations of the Early Literacy Grant in Arizona" (2026). Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Honors Projects. 103.
https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/mathcs_honors/103
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