"Some kids don't even have books:" SHARP Literacy working to combat summer setbacks
MILWAUKEE -- Kids everywhere are packing away their backpacks as summer break begins -- which means parents should start thinking about how to avoid the dreaded "brain drain."
Katrina Cravy introduces you to a local group that's combating summer setbacks.
About SHARP Literacy (website)
SHARP Mission: SHARP Literacy enhances future life success by energizing urban children, motivating them to identify themselves as confident, capable scholars and lifelong learners by inspiring engagement in reading, writing and research through hands-on interaction and visual arts.
Since 1996 , SHARP Literacy has been providing students with opportunities to develop a wide range of skills – reading, writing, oral communications, research, creating thinking and problem solving – SHARP creates a solid foundation for future learning and success. Based on pre- and post- vocabulary assessments 72% of all SHARP students improve their vocabulary by four or more words. SHARP currently serves approximately 7,000 students in grades K5-5.