Volunteers needed! Each year the Chatham Education Foundation holds free book fairs at several Chatham County Schools’ elementary and middle schools in low-income areas. We call them Books on Break, as the goal is to let students choose and keep books that they can read over the summer. This year,
What does it take to get 20,000+ books into the hands of children who need books? People who love books! Because as any book lover knows, people who love books, love to share books with others. Take Lily Jordan, a Northwood High School senior, who has been filling up three
Chatham Reads is a partnership led by Chatham County Schools and the Chatham Education Foundation partnering with other local organizations to bring awareness of literacy and literacy resources to the community. The mission of Chatham Reads is to foster community partnerships that are dedicated to ensuring that literacy and reading
Chatham Reads is a partnership led by Chatham County Schools and the Chatham Education Foundation partnering with other local organizations to bring awareness of literacy and literacy resources to the community. The mission of Chatham Reads is to foster community partnerships that are dedicated to ensuring that literacy and reading
Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? Are you struggling, once again, on gift ideas for thechildren in your life? Why not give the gift that keeps on giving? Educational subscription boxes!Subscription boxes will not only keep the children entertained but will also educate and allow them tobe
Rain, rain, go away…. This was our exact sentiment when we saw the forecast for The Chatham County Schools’ (CCS) Back-to-School Bash event scheduled for August 20th. Chatham Education Foundation, CCS staff and a dedicated group of volunteers put countless hours into making this event a fun and successful family
The relaxing days of summer break will soon be coming to an end. The thought of beginning anew school year can be overwhelming, which can bring about feelings of anxiety and stress.This can be caused by a variety of reasons: change of routines, concern with making newfriends, will they like