Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation

The Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation’s mission is to defend the right to read for students in Washington, DC

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

@heavyt50 @SteveBuckhantz And thank you Todd and your wife for all you all did to make this special day a huge success for our Foundation 📚📚

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

What a spectacular day at Worthington Manor for a day of golf, camaraderie + raising funds for our foundation.
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To join Dexter’s team + reduce illiteracy here in the DMV make your contribution today.

We work closely w/ @LabSchoolDC and @ReachInc

https://t.co/3gcb8fCIvS

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

Special thanks to Dexter’s friend of many years @SteveBuckhantz 🎤🎤
The one-on-one was entertaining, moving, and inspirational.

And Steve brought some stories and photos that brought back memories.

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

What a day with our friends, supporters and new supporters ⛳️⛳️⛳️

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

@InspireChange @NFLonPrime @smithsonian @NFL @BGCA_Clubs @BGCGW @Commanders @JoshuaMorganSr Big time effort and we are always looking for allies in moving the ball down field as we work to reduce illiteracy here in the DMV and nationally 🏈🇺🇸📚

[Jack Kalavritinos @Jkal1985]

‘Nation’s Report Card’ Reveals New Lows in Reading, Math Scores https://t.co/VLkVwS0HJ0

[Teach Plus PA @TeachPlusPA]

PA Literacy Coalition’s Rachael Garnick & former NFL player Deon Butler visited the PA Capitol to share how the science of reading changed their lives—and why stronger literacy policy is essential now.

Deon also shared his new book on dyslexia.
#TeachPlusPA #LiteracyMatters

[Inspire Change @InspireChange]

As National Financial Literacy month comes to an end, the NFL is proud to highlight one of our #InspireChange partners, @OperationHOPE. We look forward to continue striving for financial literacy for all.

[Inspire Change @InspireChange]

#TNFForGood with @NFLonPrime and #InspireChange is wrapped!

In partnership with @smithsonian, 1 million books and literacy materials were donated this past @NFL season to @BGCA_Clubs youth in all 30 NFL markets.

Special thanks to @bgcgw, @commanders, @JoshuaMorganSr and @MajorTuddy for joining us for a celebratory book distribution event to help conclude the program!

[The Baltimore Banner @BaltimoreBanner]

Some of Maryland’s largest literacy gains are coming out of Baltimore https://t.co/OgfboL0DRG

[Kathy Szeliga @KathyforMD]

Maryland kids are struggling with basic skills. Let’s concentrate on literacy and math. Public schools should not teach gender ideology. @MDFreedomCaucus

[Maryland State Department of Education @MdPublicSchools]

Maryland educators, there is still time to register for select AIM Pathways to Literacy Leadership courses! Join us to enhance your leadership skills and make a greater impact on your students and teachers! 📚

The deadline has been extended to Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. For more information and to register, visit: https://t.co/cpLtWIe5gI

[DMV Free Events @DMVFreeEvents]

April 26, Lorton, Family Literacy Fair
Disclaimer: DMV Free Events is not affiliated with the events and does not endorse them. For questions and updates, contact the event organizers.
#DMVFreeEvents

[DC Spartans @DCSpartans]

EWDC is a DMV non-profit that for the past 30 years has used books to help children build the literacy and social-emotional skills needed to thrive in the classroom and in life. Every $5 donation helps put a new book on our shelves. Contribute at https://t.co/isLxhVVsCG

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

Please consider supporting our very special foundation.

We work directly with two amazing groups: @LabSchoolDC and @ReachInc 📕��📘

https://t.co/WJQgP9qPKf

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

Happy Memorial Day weekend.

We should all spend some time reading about our fallen American heroes who gave their lives and the pursuit of freedom. 🇺🇸

And consider helping those who are challenged with illiteracy so that they can enjoy the power of reading 📚📚

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

To help make a difference here in the Washington DC area - pls visit our website and give today. https://t.co/3gcb8fCaGk

We are proud to support these organizations:
@LabSchoolDC
@ReachInc

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

We asked @grok whether literacy was still an issue for American adults.

The answer:

“Yes, literacy is a significant issue for adults in America. About 17% of adults—roughly 36 million—have low literacy skills, reading at or below a Level 1 proficiency….”

[Dexter and Lydia Manley Foundation @DexterLydia]

“…with 43% of adults with the lowest literacy levels living in poverty. Programs like adult education and workforce training exist, but funding and access remain uneven, leaving many without adequate support.”