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Summer programs provide so much more to kids in our community than a chance to catch up academically. Classes, camps, and out-of-school activities…
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Thanks to a generous $300,000 donation, United Way will be able to provide local programs with critical financial resources to expand their…
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How important is it for kids to learn to read and build strong literacy skills? Most experts agree it’s essential. Research shows:
An introduction…
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Removing the barriers that lead to chronic absence
One in ten kindergartners and first graders miss so much school they never catch up. We can…