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From the EEC blog
How Camp Brainwave shrinks the summer learning gap
New pre/post assessment data shows our summer scholars gained an average of 4 months in reading — while national peers lost 2.
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Announcing our $250K challenge grant
A regional foundation will match every gift up to $250,000 through June — doubling the impact of your generosity.
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Meet Jordan: our Youth Leadership graduate headed to state college
Jordan joined EEC in 6th grade. Six years later, they're the first in their family to head to a four-year college.
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5 ways parents can support literacy at home this month
Simple, joyful routines that turn everyday moments into reading practice — no flashcards required.
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Volunteer spotlight: Priya's Tuesday-night tutoring
How one weekly hour became the highlight of a software engineer's week — and a lifeline for two 4th graders.
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Robotics season: our team's first regional showcase
STEM Explorers debuted at the regional showcase with three student-built robots and a whole lot of confidence.
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