Education
August 16, 2016
4 out of 10 African-American students drop out each year.
3 out of 10 low-income students drop out each year.Interventions in early childhood—such as the provision of high-quality childcare, early grade reading supports, and programming to improve social emotional health—are cost effective ways to impact the educational trajectory and graduation rates of our youth.
Prepare
Prepare students for kindergarten with home visiting programs and high quality pre-k experiences.
Support
Support students with in-classroom literacy coaching, professional development, and resources to support literacy.
Mentor
Mentor at-risk and vulnerable students, especially during times of transition.
Your support for United Way and our community partnerships provided
8,500 children with social/emotional support.
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