Slightly earlier this summer time, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation introduced its launching of a brand new initiative inside its literacy program. The program, known as Operation Turn the Page, will present economically deprived youngsters with books and different academic assets to fight what’s generally known as “summer learning loss.”
Summer studying loss is a phenomenon that includes deprived youngsters dropping up to one-third of their academic progress from the earlier grade yr throughout summer time break. This is as a result of they don’t have entry to books and different supplies that will keep their progress.
Studies have discovered that 1 in 4 youngsters develop up with out studying how to learn. And with 1 in 6 youngsters dwelling at or beneath the poverty stage within the U.S., which means that tens of millions of youngsters grow to be trapped in a cycle of poverty.
Lt. Gen Jim Laster, President and CEO of Toys for Tots mentioned, “Thanks to our volunteers and generous supporters, Toys for Tots is making it our mission to help children and families achieve a brighter future. Working together, we can turn the page on poverty.”
To be taught extra abut this system, please go to Toys for Tots’ web site.
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