Senate President Spilka Applauds the Expansion of Literacy Launch

(BOSTON — 1/21/2026) Today, Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka joined Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and Massachusetts education officials to applaud the selection of 84 more schools in Massachusetts to receive free, high-dosage early literacy tutoring for February through June 2026.

The Senate President led the Senate in approving funding for the program as part of a the FY26 Fair Share budget.

“Nothing is more fundamental to a child’s future than learning to read, and that responsibility rests with all of us. My colleagues in the Senate and I made early literacy a priority because early support can change the trajectory of a child’s education. By investing in proven, high-dosage tutoring, we are meeting students where they are, strengthening foundational reading skills, and giving every child in Massachusetts the opportunity to succeed. I applaud Governor Healey and her administration for making this a priority, and thank every educator who will bring these programs to life in classrooms across the state.”

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