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City launches summer literacy partnership to support Wilmington youth

Claudia EstradaEducation, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Summer

WILMINGTON— A new initiative to improve youth literacy in Wilmington was announced last Wednesday by Mayor John Carney, who unveiled a partnership with Reading Assist and educational publisher Mrs Wordsmith. The summer program will provide targeted tutoring and literacy instruction to roughly 200 children, ages 6 to 14, at two key community hubs; the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Wilmington …