Teresa Vargas’ Feb. 18 Metro column, “Adults and children alike grapple with empty shelves in Maryland school libraries,” reported on the book crisis at Oxon Hill Elementary School. It frankly describes the current situation at the school, including comments from children who obsessively read books over and over again just because they don’t have any other books, comments from administrators who are dedicated to finding materials, and the efforts of library staff and dedicated parents. her words. Fundraiser — should spark an outpouring of support for your school’s library construction project.
Schools in low-income areas of the state need to ensure hungry children have a decent lunch, a much-needed program even though their budgets are already depleted. How do we fund (libraries!)?
Now, Ms. Vargas has given Oxon Hill Elementary a chance to move forward. (Sure, there are plenty of schools in the state that are in Oxon Hill’s woes, but let’s start with what we know.)
I challenge those with generous hearts to step up. Ms. Vargas reported that the community raised $9,000 toward her $25,000 book purchase goal. So, slightly $16,000 is still needed to fill the empty school library shelves.
Hey, Post newsroom staff, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), members of Congress, library science majors at Bowie State University and the University of Maryland, students at private preparatory schools in the Washington, D.C., area, high rollers/wannabes. . National Harbor Casino and More: Run for just $1 to $5 each. Please tell others!
Yes, the check has already been deposited.