A $3 million donation to an Oakland nonprofit from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is infusing dozens of newly-trained reading tutors into the city's underrepresented schools.
The group is calling itself an"army of literacy liberators".
Manjariz volunteers at one of the most underperforming schools in the city, but even her own 3rd grader Daleysa and older sister can't read. Young believes literacy programs targeting early learners through second grade is key and focuses efforts on actively recruiting potential tutors at Oakland's hardest-hit elementary schools. "I never even would have thought about being a tutor if they hadn't come up to my momma and said 'Hey ma'am, before you go!'" said Larry.
At home, Charles reviews lessons online, so he's ready when the call comes. He chuckles reminiscing years ago, when he would read books to his young daughter.
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