By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Caverna Independent Schools will be distributing knowledge as well as meals during the coming summer months due to a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education.
The school district is one of 34 that will be participating in this year’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, which “promote family engagement in reading and math by providing free books and digital access to math games intended to motivate and remind families to make summer count…during the extended school break,” a department press release stated.
Participating food service programs will receive roughly 1,000 books to give away at meal sites, according to the release.
“Caverna Independent is proud to be selected for the KDE Summer Boost Program and grateful for the opportunity to support our students and community in new ways,” Caverna Independent Schools Superintendent Amanda Abell said. “This initiative will help expand student learning while promoting strong family engagement. Through the program, students in our community will receive books and math games that support literacy and numeracy development, helping build essential skills in a fun and meaningful way.”
“We appreciate the Kentucky Department of Education’s investment in our district and look forward to the positive impact this program will have on our students and families,” she added.
Key Facts
• Caverna Independent Schools will participate in Kentucky’s Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program this summer.
• The Kentucky Department of Education program promotes family engagement in reading and math during the extended school break.
• Participating food service programs will receive roughly 1,000 books to give away at meal sites, according to a state news release.
• Students will also get digital access to math games intended to keep them practicing key skills.
• Superintendent Amanda Abell says the program will help expand student learning and strengthen family engagement.
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