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The Morton School of Excellence, located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago’s West Side, is a once-struggling K-8 public school whose recent turnaround has earned the attention of local media outlets. Nearly 100 percent of Morton’s students are low-income, and 97 percent are African-American. While the school has made tremendous strides in improving math and science performance, it is currently focused on improving reading levels through its newly refurbished library. “A truly excellent school has an active library that encourages students to become hungry, consistent readers,” said Kristy Reiger, Library/Media Specialist. “I see the CSK books as a way to meet their emotional needs.”