Sadie Moss has educated children into their successful adult lives for over 50 years, and in recognition of her service to Dallas and neighboring counties board officials at McRae-Gaines Learning Center (MGLC), where she has served as director since 2006, recently announced the naming of its budding summer learning program the Sadie Moss Summer Learning Institute in honor of her distinct service and dedication to education.

The Sadie Moss Summer Learning Institute focuses on educating children between the ages of 6 and 8 years of age providing them critical learning opportunities in English, mathematics, the arts, and athletics each June and July to prevent the summer learning slide.  National studies show children, especially those from communities economically stressed, who fall beyond grade level reading and math before the age of nine, are never able to catch up academically in this nation over 90% of the time.

“We cannot be cognizant of this data a and not educate our young ones to the best of our ability,” said Moss.  “We are so thankful to our supporters in the Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL) program from Birmingham, AL, the Daniel and Caring Foundations and private donors, who provide make this program possible.  I am humbled to have a program of this magnitude bestowed in my name.  It is very satisfying to know there are funders who care to partner with us to make sure our students are given a chance to flourish and succeed.”

The third annual Sadie Moss Summer Institute was held from June 11th though July 19th and included testing at the beginning of the 5 weeks and at the end. The children received an intense review of their reading, writing and mathematics skills and experienced art, public speaking and other enrichment activities. For information about next summer’s program contact the School Director, Mrs. Sadie Moss, at 334-872-7109.