California approves 31 early literacy training programs for elementary teachers

What happened

The State Board of Education approved 31 programs districts can use to train elementary teachers in reading instruction. The $200 million comes from last year's state budget, and districts can now choose providers.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• Approved, so it is now going ahead rather than being proposed.
• Affects students in the UK.