Students at Marcus Leadership Academy have a new path to literacy

Submitted by The Dallas Education Foundation

With its new book vending machine, every day is a book fair at Marcus Leadership Academy. The elementary school hosted a literacy event in September – sponsored by NEC Foundation of America (NECAM) with the support of the Dallas Education Foundation in partnership with Catch Up amp; Read (CAR) – to highlight the school’s current and emerging programs that are accelerating academic outcomes for students.

“[Students] can have the experience of a book fair every single day at their fingertips. They can access a new book, a new experience, new learning,” said Dallas ISD Chief of School Leadership Tiffany Huitt. “I want to say thank you and really express my sincere gratitude to NEC, to Catch Up amp; Read, and to the Dallas Education Foundation for giving this experience to our kids.”

NECAM has been a significant partner at Marcus Leadership Academy over the years with a focus on advancing literacy, including a seven-year investment in Catch Up amp; Read, a nonprofit focused on transforming the lives of elementary students in Dallas ISD by equipping them to read on grade level by third grade.

Next to the book vending machine and under a vibrant Dallas mural in the library, Principal Calvo said, “With this book vending machine, we can say, ‘there isn’t a mind on our campus that we did not inspire.’” 

Support the Dallas Education Foundation’s goal of housing a book vending machine on every campus by donating to the Employee Giving Campaign now through Dec. 22. Together, we accelerate student success. Visit dallasedfound.org and follow @dallasedfound on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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