It's National Literacy Month! Literacy is the key to helping children thrive, but Georgia is home to some troubling statistics. In Georgia (2022): 📕 32% of 4th graders are proficient in reading. 📘 22% of Black and Latinx 4th graders are proficient, compared to 45% of their white peers. 📗 21% of 4th graders on free or reduced lunch are proficient, while 47% of their non-eligible peers are reading at grade level. ❓But it’s just 4th grade❓ It’s easy to believe kids will catch up, but the reality is that 4th grade is a critical turning point. The Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights that this is when students move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” If a child isn’t reading proficiently by 4th grade, the road ahead becomes even tougher. 1️⃣ in 6️⃣ children who aren’t proficient by 3rd grade don’t graduate high school on time. They’re 4x more likely to fall behind than their peers. 3️⃣ out of 5️⃣ students who didn’t graduate high school were reading below grade level in 3rd grade. But the story doesn’t end here! High-quality early childhood education can change the trajectory for every child, no matter their background or circumstances. We can make a difference. Stay tuned for our next post, where we’ll share how early childhood education creates opportunities for brighter futures.
Atlanta Children's Day Shelter
Non-profit Organizations
Atlanta, Georgia 607 followers
Working to break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness
About us
Founded in 1986, the Atlanta Children's Shelter (www.acsatl.org) provides free, quality day care, emotional support, and an educational curriculum for homeless children, plus focused social services for their families. Dedicated to helping families overcome the issues that contribute to homelessness, including domestic violence and job loss, the Atlanta Children's Shelter focuses on the long term self-sufficiency of the family.
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http://www.acsatl.org
External link for Atlanta Children's Day Shelter
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Childcare, Education, Social Services, and Support Services
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Atlanta, Georgia, US
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Atlanta, us
Employees at Atlanta Children's Day Shelter
Updates
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We’re thrilled to share that Shamicka and her kiddos have moved into their *new* permanent home! This milestone is a testament to her hard work and determination on the path to self-sufficiency. At Atlanta Children's Day Shelter, we’re proud to support families like Shamicka's! Help us celebrate in the comments! #EndPoverty #FamilyEmpowerment #PathwaysToSuccess #CommunitySupport
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Back to School Brews is TOMORROW! Our wonderful Young Professional Advisory Committee invites you to join them at Bold Monk Brewery TOMORROW from 2-5pm! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3YF4d1c
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Thank you Amir Farokhi for coming to the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter to read with our kids and encourage them to explore new worlds through books! National Literacy Month starts in a couple of weeks and we are excited to spread the joy of reading, especially as the new school year begins! #reading #nationalliteracymonth
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Our very own District 2 City of Atlanta Council Member, Amir Farokhi, read to the kiddos (his constituents!) today! Amir read My Name written by Supriya Kelkar and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. My Name helped our kiddos celebrate their unique identities, take pride in their names, and fostering empathy and understanding for others. Thank you, Amir!
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Back to School Brews is coming up! Our wonderful Young Professional Advisory Committee invites you to join them at Bold Monk Brewery on August 17th, 2024 from 2-5pm! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3YF4d1c
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We had a wonderful Back to School Bash today, complete with delicious food from Chick-fil-A Restaurants courtesy of our friend, Christopher Burnette, a bouncy castle, face painting, toy hoops, snow cones, and more!
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We hope that you will join us for our 9th Annual VCC Cares Foundation Charity Golf Classic! Here are the details for the Atlanta event: Where: Topgolf Alpharetta When: October 25, 2024 Time: Check-in 12pm ET with 12:45pm Start Register here: https://bit.ly/4bgi8xg Beneficiaries: Atlanta Children's Day Shelter, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Community Connections, ALYSSA V PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, Variety - the Children's Charity of Texas, Children's Protection Center
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Couldn't be more excited to work with VCC once again this year! Be sure to get your tickets for Alpharetta early!
We hope that you will join us for our 9th Annual VCC Cares Foundation Charity Golf Classic! Here are the details for the Little Rock event: Where: Chenal Country Club When: October 28, 2024 Time: Check-in 8am CT, Welcome 9am, with 10:00pm Shotgun Start Register here: https://bit.ly/4bgi8xg Beneficiaries: Community Connections, Children's Protection Center, ALYSSA V PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, Atlanta Children's Day Shelter, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Variety - the Children's Charity of Texas
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