Marietta City Schools is working to empower the next generation of readers through a new literacy initiative.
According to a press release from the district, “Literacy and Justice for All” is a new communitywide initiative aimed at making sure students are proficient readers by the completion of third grade.
Dr. Belinda Walters-Brazile discusses how Marietta City Schools is working to make sure students are proficient readers by the completion of third grade. (Courtesy photo)
Walters-Brazile, a guest on Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” talked with show host Rose Scott about a $2.5 million grant distributed by United Way that will fund resources and training for the new program that will follow kids from birth through third grade.