Oklahoma Statewide Tutoring Investment

Oklahoma Statewide Tutoring Investment is a grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Education that funds high-impact tutoring programs to accelerate student literacy and learning across Oklahoma. Part of a $3,000,000 statewide initiative, the program supports research-based, small-group tutoring aligned with the Science of Reading and Oklahoma Academic Standards in both urban and rural school districts.

Rural districts receive $10,000 grants through the Rural Literacy Acceleration Initiative to enhance existing literacy programs, covering teacher stipends and instructional materials. Eligible applicants are public school districts in Oklahoma.

OSDE Launches Statewide Tutoring Investment to Accelerate Literacy and Student Success OSDE Launches Statewide Tutoring Investment to Accelerate Literacy and Student Success Thursday, September 18, 2025 <b>OKLAHOMA CITY, OK</b> – Today OSDE announced a 3,000,000 dollar investment in high-impact tutoring programs across Oklahoma, designed to accelerate student learning and literacy in both urban and rural school districts.

The initiative focuses on providing students with research-based, small-group tutoring aligned with the Science of Reading and the Oklahoma Academic Standards. </p>\n<p>In Rural communities OSDE is ensuring no student gets left behind, by launching the Rural Literacy Acceleration Initiative, one hundred districts will each receive $10,000 grants to enhance existing literacy programs.

The funding will cover teacher stipends and instructional materials, with districts reimbursed based on implementation. </p>\n<p>In Tulsa Public Schools (TPS), the state is awarding $1,000,000 to launch TPS READS, a program serving students in grades 1–8 with targeted literacy and math tutoring.

“<i>We’re grateful for this investment and committed to using these resources to accelerate learning, with a clear focus on student outcomes and academic momentum. This grant comes at a critical time and will support learners across Tulsa Public Schools,</i>” said TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson.

The goal is to provide high-impact tutoring sessions to increase student reading confidence and proficiency, and involve educators, families, and the community in the mission for literacy success. </p>\n<p>In Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), we will be granting $1,000,000 to launch Project LIFT, a collaborative partnership focused on improving early literacy for students in grades 1-4.

“<i>We are grateful for the State Department’s investment,</i>” said OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk. “<i>By providing structured, data-driven support, Project LIFT helps ensure every child builds the skills and confidence needed to thrive in school and beyond. </i>” The program uses a high-dosage, research-based tutoring model to address significant literacy skill deficits.

</p>\n<p>By targeting students in critical early grades, OSDE aims to close literacy gaps and prepare students for long-term academic success, reaffirming his commitment to student-centered education reform that delivers measurable outcomes for Oklahoma families.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-58c81b690c" class="cmp-text"> OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Today OSDE announced a 3,000,000 dollar investment in high-impact tutoring programs across Oklahoma, designed to accelerate student learning and literacy in both urban and rural school districts. The initiative focuses on providing students with research-based, small-group tutoring aligned with the Science of Reading and the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

In Rural communities OSDE is ensuring no student gets left behind, by launching the Rural Literacy Acceleration Initiative, one hundred districts will each receive $10,000 grants to enhance existing literacy programs. The funding will cover teacher stipends and instructional materials, with districts reimbursed based on implementation.

In Tulsa Public Schools (TPS), the state is awarding $1,000,000 to launch TPS READS, a program serving students in grades 1–8 with targeted literacy and math tutoring. “ We’re grateful for this investment and committed to using these resources to accelerate learning, with a clear focus on student outcomes and academic momentum.

This grant comes at a critical time and will support learners across Tulsa Public Schools, ” said TPS Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson. The goal is to provide high-impact tutoring sessions to increase student reading confidence and proficiency, and involve educators, families, and the community in the mission for literacy success.

In Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS), we will be granting $1,000,000 to launch Project LIFT, a collaborative partnership focused on improving early literacy for students in grades 1-4. “ We are grateful for the State Department’s investment, ” said OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk.

“ By providing structured, data-driven support, Project LIFT helps ensure every child builds the skills and confidence needed to thrive in school and beyond. ” The program uses a high-dosage, research-based tutoring model to address significant literacy skill deficits.

By targeting students in critical early grades, OSDE aims to close literacy gaps and prepare students for long-term academic success, reaffirming his commitment to student-centered education reform that delivers measurable outcomes for Oklahoma families. Oklahoma State Department of Education 2500 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 Closed on all legal holidays