For many students, especially younger ones, this school year has been difficult with virtual and hybrid learning. Because literacy rates have fallen for students statewide in Pre-K through 3rd grade for a third year in a row, the state is offering free resources to help those young students get where they need to be. “We have everything you need, so you don't have to bring anything,” said Melissa Bolton, program manager for M.A.R.K. Classroom, a tutoring program for children with autism. Now because of the pandemic, M.A.R.K. has expanded with the R.E.A.L. program, which stands for real-time early access to literacy. It is a free resource for students Pre-k through 3rd grade.