A $200,000 grant from the Sierra K-16 Collaborative includes a full-time intervention teacher at Mark Twain Elementary.
High school students are applying to tutor elementary students in need, with grant funds supporting their efforts.
More than 30 high school students have already applied, demonstrating strong community support.
The program aims to improve achievement at the elementary level and ensure students are well-prepared for high school.
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The Charities Aid Foundation has set up a scheme, called the Social Enterprise Assist, that will render interest-free loans of up to £10,000 each to help social enterprise start-ups.