Because Texas builds prisons based on third grade literacy rates, the Rotary Club of Champions in Justin, TX has agreed to help provide classroom libraries in two elementary schools. Both schools have been identified as Title One Schools.
Members have worked with administrators and teachers to identify the need for individual classroom libraries which will provide more opportunity for students to read.
Members already volunteer to listen and encourage struggling readers and will continue to do so. The classroom libraries will enhance the main school library by providing age appropriate books in the classroom for times when students have a few minutes between projects to read.
Champions will provide $1500 and will partner with teachers over the summer so the classroom libraries will be ready at the beginning of the school year. (August 2017)
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