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Poverty negatively influences the academic achievement of young children. Research shows that youth from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to repeat grades and drop out of high school. Because children experiencing homelessness face a greater risk of performing poorly in school and not graduating, it is important to provide them with increased early literacy opportunities.
Public Libraries succeed when they provide access to materials and services that reflect existing needs within their communities. This includes the entire population, which is a challenge that Neuse Regional Libraries consistently embrace. When NRL received a Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC):
There are many organizations throughout our communities that exist to help out when individuals and families are most in need. Whether it’s assistance with housing, food security, employment, or mental health, there are people and places here in Eastern North Carolina that specialize in providing valuable assistance.
Wonderful things are happening at the Neuse Regional Libraries and we’re always thankful for opportunities to talk about them! Several staff members have been invited recently to discuss successful programs and services to a variety of audiences and we were happy to share details about our experiences that could help others reach out to meet needs in their own communities.
On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived on the island of Galveston, Texas. His mission was to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all people who were previously slaves were now free.
