Article content Alberta students in Grades 1 to 3 who are identified as needing additional learning supports due to COVID-19 disruptions will have access to targeted programming this fall. The provincial government announced up to $45 million in new funding Friday to “close the gap” in literacy and numeracy learning with up to 16 weeks of intervention in small group sessions. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Province to aid struggling students in Grades 1-3 Back to video School authorities will assess students in Grades 1 to 3 to figure out how many are in need and will then apply for funding through the province. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said it will be up to schools to decide how to spend the money.