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The "summer slide" causes elementary-age children to lose up to two months of critical academic progress during summer break, with an even greater impact on children in underserved communities. The result is cumulative learning loss that can require teachers to spend up to six weeks re-teaching material each fall. For low-income students, this loss contributes to a widening achievement gap that puts those children 2.5-3 years behind their peers by fifth grade, a gap that becomes almost impossible to make up. For Fulton County’s future workforce, this is not just an education issue, it’s an economic one. But together, we can change that. When you invest in summer reading, you're investing in the future of Fulton County. Your support today helps shape the workforce, innovators, and leaders of tomorrow. Help build a stronger future for Fulton County through the link in our bio 📚