The pueblo of isleta will address reading challenges faced by k-12 students and young adults who have not graduated high school within the isleta pueblo community

The Pueblo of Isleta received a $149,459 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports an after-school literacy initiative designed to address reading challenges among K-12 students and young adults who have not completed high school within the Isleta Pueblo community. The project delivers culturally responsive reading tutoring services utilizing a curriculum from the American Indian Library Association that reflects Native American culture and traditions.

The grant funds tutoring services to improve reading skills and comprehension for K-12 youth, as well as adult high school equivalency credential programs. Project leads will implement pre- and post-assessments to measure program effectiveness and gather ongoing feedback from families and teachers throughout the project duration. This initiative leverages IMLS funding to enhance educational access and literacy outcomes while strengthening cultural continuity within the tribal community.

The project will provide reading tutors for k-12 youth to improve reading skills and comprehension and will also assist adults in obtaining their high school equivalency credentials. The after-school literacy program will address reading disparities through a tutoring service and incorporate a reading curriculum from the american indian library association that reflects native american culture. Project leads will provide a pre and post assessment to measure success with the reading program and obtain feedback from families and teachers throughout the project.