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All children should have the foundational literacy skills needed to thrive.
Literacy in East Gainesville
81%
Percentage of 3rd Graders at Rawlings Elementary that are NOT reading at grade level.
76%
Percentage of 3rd Graders at Metcalfe Elementary that are NOT reading at grade level.
At Rawlings Elementary 59% of 3rd graders are reading at Level 1, the lowest assessed level, and 29% of 3rd graders at Metcalfe are reading at Level 1.
What Do We Do?
To address the severe literacy challenges our students face, Kids Count provides our students with:
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One-on-one reading tutoring using University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Curriculum
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Homework assistance
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Social-emotional learning
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Literacy activities
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Weekly onsite enrichment
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Field trips around Gainesville
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