A Tale of Two Schools
Bearden Elementary Walton Elementary
Bearden Elementary Walton Elementary
The Documentary The Challenge Get Involved
The Documentary The Challenge Get Involved
What does it really take to turn our schools around?
Across the country, schools are struggling with their most basic job — teaching kids to read. Meet these children and the parents, teachers, and principals fighting to win the battle against illiteracy.

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Photo Credit for Bearden Elementary: Maude Schuyler Clay
Photo Credit for Walton Elementary: Chris Hamilton

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