D.C. Public Schools will receive up to $4.5 million from Target over the next three years to boost literacy programs at six elementary schools, the school system announced Wednesday. Depending on the schools’ individual needs, Target plans to shell out up to $1.5 million each year to hire literacy consultants to help teachers, improve formative assessments, engage families and purchase new books and technologies. Of the chosen elementaries — Amidon-Bowen, Bancroft, Davis, Garrison, Orr and Simon — four are among the 40 lowest performing DCPS campuses. These six schools have also received library renovations from Target. — Lisa Gartner
