World language advancement readiness program (wlarp)

The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556) to Bedford Public Schools in Bedford, MA. This five-year grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024, to May 31, 2029, will fund the World Language Advancement Readiness Program (WLARP) to address the unique educational needs of military-connected students in the district. The program will focus on developing specialized curriculum, academic interventions, counseling, and language immersion initiatives to improve the learning experiences and outcomes for highly mobile K-12 students from military families. This grant award builds on Bedford Public Schools' successful track record of securing federal education grants, including prior awards from the Impact Aid Program and DoDEA's Competitive Grants program, totaling $689,027.