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Childhood literacy issues enter mayoral race

The Philadelphia Public School Notebook asked the 2015 mayoral candidates to share their thoughts on the READ! By 4th Campaign which works to improve the literacy rates for young Philadelphia students, signifying the impact that education will have on their lives and the city at large.

    by Camden Copeland & Shannon Nolan, <em>The Public School Notebook/The Next Mayor</em>, Philly.com
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The Philadelphia Public School Notebook asked the 2015 mayoral candidates to share their thoughts on the READ! By 4th Campaign which works to improve the literacy rates for young Philadelphia students, signifying the impact that education will have on their lives and the city at large.

The Philadelphia Public School Notebook asked the 2015 mayoral candidates to share their thoughts on the READ! By 4th Campaign, which works to improve the literacy rates for young Philadelphia students, signifying the impact that education will have on their lives and the city at large.

"Nothing is more important to the future of this city, and the nation, than a well-educated population," Lynne Abraham said.

Nelson Diaz also said that improving education ranked at the top of his list, adding that parental involvement in literacy issues is key.

Milton Street expressed concerns over the campaign's reach. "I believe early literacy is really important," he said. "We have a situation where we don't have programs that are all-inclusive. Is this a program that has the capacity to touch all 4th graders, or will it touch a percentage?"