Jayden Griffin is a little nervous about starting fourth grade in the fall because he has heard the words used in fourth grade lessons are tougher than in third grade. So he's trying to prepare himself by attending, along with his mother Erica, a community summer reading camp, sponsored by the McKeesport Area School District. But he's also there for another reason: "I really have a lot of fun here," Jayden said. His mother also likes the program. "It gives him a chance to keep up with the flow of his reading during the summer," Ms. Griffin said. "And you don't have to go to the school district -- they come to you." Jayden and his mother are among the 100 families who signed up...
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