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Duke Energy announced today the recipients of $375,000 in grants through the Duke Energy Foundation to South Carolina organizations that will fund tutoring and reading programs in underserved and minority communities to combat learning gaps created by the pandemic.
The funds will also support environmental education programs for Title 1 schools and culturally relevant professional development, particularly as it pertains to racial equity in education.
The grants were awarded to 46 organizations across South Carolina.
"As the effects of the pandemic on our students and learning environments continue, after-school tutoring programs have become critical in addressing some of these learning gaps, and existing programs have been burdened to continue providing these valuable services," said Mike Callahan, Duke Energy's South Carolina president. "Both of my parents were public school teachers, so I'm personally proud that Duke Energy is continuing to support the education efforts of our teachers and students by supporting these critical organizations as they help curb learning gaps and other challenges presented by the pandemic."
This summer, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee will use grant funding to offer K-3 students the Raz-Plus Reading Program, a curriculum that seeks to improve vocabulary, language fluency and reading comprehension among participants.
"Boys & Girls Clubs remain committed to the social and emotional well-being of its members and aiding them on their academic journey," said Neal L. Zimmerman, Jr., executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee. "This generous grant will help us continue our focus of improving members' education this summer through the implementation of a proven reading curriculum taught by qualified instructors. This will help many members overcome the reading loss that has occurred during the pandemic."
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