Nonprofit calls for more community tutors in 2016-17 to expand impact

via Moultrie News
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"In August of 2016 Reading Partners Charleston became Reading Partners South Carolina to better reflect the evolution of its geographic service area and the attention its program is receiving at the National level. Reading Partners South Carolina was granted generous funds from the South Carolina Legislature in coordination with the Department of Education to serve as a reading pilot for struggling readers in rural and urban, under-resourced schools.

 “We are excited about our transition to Reading Partners South Carolina as it represents the expansion into three counties across the state, as well as support and flexibility to expand our program service area going forward. Rural education is an issue in this state, in almost every county, and we are excited to partner with the folks in Columbia to pilot our program in more rural areas, while continuing to build upon our strong urban base,” says Kecia Greenho, Executive Director of South Carolina.

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