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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than a third of Northeast Florida residents live in poverty or at the brink of poverty. This is why First Coast News On Your Side along with United Way of Northeast Florida Full Service Schools have partnered with community sponsors and partners to bring you the area's premiere school supply drive.
"When students have school supplies on day one, teachers can focus their attention on other areas of need and create a more equitable learning environment for all students,” said Carolyn Krall, Clay Education Foundation CEO. “The Tools for Clay Schools program reaches teachers at every grade level from every school in the district. Teachers receive an average of $105 in supplies every time they shop, which keeps them from spending their own money on classroom supplies.
"We are thrilled to once again partner with First Coast News for Stuff the Bus, which will have a tremendous impact on classrooms, teachers and students in Duval and Clay counties," said Keto Porter, director of Full Service Schools, administered by United Way of Northeast Florida."At United Way, we know breaking down academic barriers to success is essential for students and families to reach their full potential, and we can't wait to see the impact we'll make this year.
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