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The Belk Foundation works continuously to affect lasting change in our focus areas. Check back often for the latest news and announcements.

WBTV – Increase CMS Reading Scores

WBTV – Increase CMS Reading Scores

The private sector is putting its money together to improve reading scores in Charlotte – Mecklenburg School District (CMS).

The initiative is called Read Charlotte. Bank of America, The Belk Foundation, CD Spangler Foundation, The Duke Endowment, Duke Energy, Foundation For The Carolinas, PNC Foundation, PwC Charitable Foundation and Wells Fargo are raising $5.5 million to double the proficiency rate.

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The Charlotte Observer – Doubling Up On Literacy

The Charlotte Observer – Doubling Up On Literacy

Charlotte’s leaders have been in the habit lately of announcing audacious goals and making bold promises, and we like it.

Today, following recent vows to end veteran homelessness this year and chronic homelessness by the end of next year, comes another at least as ambitious: Double the percentage of third-graders reading on grade level to 80 percent by 2025.

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Huffington Post – Change

Huffington Post – Change

Is change always about tearing down what’s wrong?

A few of years ago when I was asked that question, I immediately answered, YES. I thought that change was moving from the bad to what is right or good.

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