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33,000 square feet Childhood Literacy & Development... 18,000 square feet

Addresses concentrated poverty and economic segregation in our rural community which is negatively
impacting childhood literacy and grade achievement.

57% 42%

Local students have Local students have
limited/partial command limited/partial command
on Reading (EOG) on Science (EOG)

69% Center for Childhood Literacy & Development

Local students have
limited/partial command
on Biology (EOG)
64% 28%

Cradle to career development
Local students have Less Head Start
limited/partial command Programs in Nash
on Math (EOG) County than NC average

Bottom Line
Quality Pre-K programs serve to improve educational attainment for rural students. High school success and
dropout rates are predicted by reading proficiency in early grades. The Center will provide programs to address
the gaps between literacy in early grades and high school achievement.

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