The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a record number of Education Innovation and Research Grants aimed at enhancing literacy across the nation. Among the significant recipients is Louisiana, which has been granted $15 million to expand virtual tutoring for struggling readers as part of a literacy tutoring study initiative. This federal funding will support the Louisiana Department of Education in implementing AI tools and tutoring programs in public schools, with nearly $6 million allocated specifically for these technological enhancements.