World language advancement readiness program (wlarp)

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant titled "World Language Advancement Readiness Program (WLARP)" to the Escambia County School Board in Pensacola, Florida. The grant will fund initiatives to address the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of highly mobile K-12 students from military families, with a focus on developing specialized academic support, providing social-emotional resources, and creating innovative educational programs tailored to the challenges faced by military-connected students. The award will support curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment programs, educator training, technology integration, and language immersion programs designed to close achievement gaps and provide consistent learning experiences. This grant falls under the DoDEA's Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools (CFDA 12.556) program and will be implemented from September 30, 2024, to May 31, 2029.