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Wake Up and Read, 4 Children Partners present book drive and "angel fund" to Wake County board
Summary
The Wake Up and Read coalition described an expanded book-distribution program for 27 partner schools and 18 child-care centers (Jan. 12–Feb. 20), while nonprofit 4 Children Partners outlined a districtwide 'angel fund' and donations to support student meals in Wake County.
At the Dec. 16 Wake County Board meeting, Wake Up and Read and a local nonprofit presented programs aimed at improving early literacy and addressing meal gaps for students who fall outside free- or reduced-price eligibility.
Dr. Shanika Moore Brown and Marissa Smith described Wake Up and Read’s work to ensure students in pre-K through third grade receive books and family literacy support. The program now…
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