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There is an outcry among school principals, teachers, and parents in the Gadsden City School System for mentors to address student needs identified by social behavior and academic failure. The school system has more than 5,000 students in eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. There is a high number of students receiving free-reduced lunch and who are being raised in single-parent households; including those being raised by a non-biological parent. The result of which is limited access to enrichment opportunities that might enhance their academic growth and success. It is believed that mentors can narrow the gap between students and such opportunities, and promote greater levels of academic achievement.
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