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They recently received confirmation from the U.S. Department of Commerce that their proposal was awarded $2,470,225.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1064\">The project is expected to have a significant impact on workforce readiness and, in turn, the local economy, as the City of Houston works to raise overall reading levels. Its benefits extend beyond Houston, since the bilingual e-library will be accessible worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1453\">\u201cDuring the development of our 2022\u20132027 Strategic Plan: A New Paradigm, we set our sights on becoming an Anchor Institution for the region,\u201d said President Blanchard. \u201cThis project shows what it means for UHD to be a strong partner for the city\u2014not only by offering an online library focused on supporting Houston families, but also as a tool to help strengthen the regional workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"2040\">According to the <em data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1530\">Houston Adult Reading Blueprint Executive Summary Report<\/em>, published by the Mayor\u2019s Office for Adult Education and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, the city\u2019s economic growth is directly related to reading skill development. 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These stories will become part of the expanded UHD e-library. Through this collaboration, families will learn how to use the e-library for independent learning and to engage in reading and writing activities at home with their children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1011\">\u201cTeachers connected to UHD also play a key role in helping prepare individuals for future job opportunities in Houston,\u201d said Chen. \u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s important to support educators as well. UHD teacher candidates and current educators from seven elementary schools will be invited to take part in training sessions focused on reading comprehension strategies using the e-library.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1554\">Additionally, representatives from each school&#8217;s parent-teacher group will visit UHD monthly to explore how to help students stay on track toward completing a college degree and to better understand how the e-library can support learning at home. All parents from these schools will also have access to the sessions virtually. A group of 19 UHD students from various programs\u2014including Education, Communication, and Technology\u2014will work together to build a learning network that connects families and teachers through the e-library platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1816\">\u201cThe goal is that, over time, families will strengthen their reading habits and become more confident using technology as a tool for learning,\u201d said Bhattacharjee. \u201cThese skills will help more individuals prepare for future workforce opportunities in Houston.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2251529 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2251529\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d21447 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d21447\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"306\">About the University of Houston-Downtown<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"1052\">The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation\u2019s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year institution led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Each year, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, has more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 12 master\u2019s degrees, and 19 fully online programs across four colleges: the Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD is recognized for having one of the most affordable tuition rates in Texas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1370\">U.S. News &amp; World Report ranked UHD among the nation\u2019s Best Online Bachelor\u2019s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master\u2019s Programs in Criminal Justice. 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