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Today, the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) released results from “Struggling to Recover: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Louisiana Families with Young Children” in partnership with Agenda for Children, Louisiana Department of Education, New Orleans Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Urban League of Louisiana and Women United of Southeast Louisiana. The virtual press conference was moderated by Louisiana Parenting Education Network Director Lenell Young and featured first-hand perspectives from the following mothers of young children: Celeste Carter, Melissa Goudeau, Morgan ...

The Patterson Foundation Strengthens National Campaign for Grade-Level Reading With $250,000 Contribution Share Article Since 2013, the Foundation has contributed more than $1.75 million to strengthen the Campaign’s efforts to promote early school success in more than 350 communities SARASOTA, Fla. (PRWEB) January 26, 2021 The Patterson Foundation has contributed $250,000 to support the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s work to ensure that more children in asset-limited families succeed in school and graduate prepared for c...

COVID-19 learning loss is a disaster within a disaster. The abrupt closing of schools, early childhood programs and child care centers to contain COVID-19 undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. But this life-saving measure has also had an unintended consequence: a student learning loss that is unprecedented. As with COVID-19 itself, the harshest effects will fall most heavily on those with preexisting conditions, which include: Children who are in households that lack internet connectivity. Children with special needs or with caretakers who work in the informal economy –or in low-paid but...

Soar in 4 receives $100,000 grant from Manatee Community Foundation Sarasota Herald-Tribune A $100,000 grant was awarded from the Success Through Literacy Fund of Manatee Community Foundation to support the Soar in 4 program, an award-winning initiative helping families to become their child’s first teacher. With leadership by the School District of Manatee County and more than 30 local partner organizations, Soar in 4 gives families tools and support to help their children make learning gains while connecting them to community resources. The grant from Manatee Community Foundation will be ...

Dec 22, 2020 Submitted photos This holiday season Randolph County households with elementary school children will benefit from a literacy and family engagement project called Snuggle up and Read. Beverly Elementary School students and siblings Cora Varian-Mauzy and Silas Varian-Mauzy enjoyed the package of books and toys. Upon receiving his bag, Harrison Wood, a third-grade student at Third Ward Elementary School, said, ‘The presents were really cool and fun. The Lego set was my favorite. I want to thank the people who gave them to us.’ Submitted photos This holiday season R...