School district receives grant for library
IRONWOOD — The Ironwood Area School District has received a grant to improve its library system.
The $348,000 grant comes from the U.S. Department of Education through the Literacy and School Libraries program. The grant will provide students with modern library resources to improve literacy skills and overall student achievement. The school district will use the funds to improve outdated library hardware, software, and online resources, as well as obtain a certified media specialist to implement library enhancements. The specialist would also direct student training, professional development for staff, community interactions, and resource-sharing networking.