Marietta City Schools is working to empower the next generation of readers through a new literacy initiative.
According to a press release from the district, “Literacy and Justice for All” is a new communitywide initiative aimed at making sure students are proficient readers by the completion of third grade.

“It’s a fundamental right for a student to be able to read,” said Dr. Belinda Walters-Brazile, deputy superintendent of Marietta City Schools.
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