This is why the Deal Center has partnerships at the core of its work and acts as a catalyst to direct and focus our efforts and energy. We understand that creating systemic change requires collective impact with cross-sector collaboration. Children need to read well and on grade level by third grade to have the best chance for success in education and ultimately in the work force and in life. What foundation are we laying for our children? Are we doing our best? Our vision at the Deal Center, simply put, is to propel every Georgia child to read proficiently and beyond. I would like you to stop and think for a moment to ponder this question – how would your life be different today if you could not read or write? This has potentially dire consequences for children who often get left behind.
Are you aware that Georgia currently prepares only 34% of children for reading proficiency by the end of the third grade? This means only 1 in 3 eight-year-olds are ready and able to confidently proceed to the fourth grade with the critical foundation of early language and literacy.
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