Together, United Way and Community Partners are disrupting the cycle of poverty through focused attention on Education.
Recent research from United Way Worldwide, emphasizes 4 critical milestones to focus on in a young person’s life. Early learning and kindergarten readiness, reading proficiency by 4th grade, transition to junior high and high school graduation with the opportunity for post-secondary education and employment.
For Further Information: Goals for the Common Good: Exploring the Impact of Education
Much thanks is given to the thousands of individuals who donate to the Community Fund. You helped:
2010-11 Education Outcomes: 9185
- Total # of low-income children achieve developmental milestones: 776
- Total # of low-income children enter kindergarten testing at or above grade level: 73
- Total # of low-income parents engage in more language and literacy-promoting behaviors with their children: 551
- Total # of low-income youth develops nurturing relationships with adults: 2,717
- Total # of low-income youth develop positive character values: 2,450
- Total # of low-income youth develop positive relationship skills: 1,230
- Total # of low-income youth improve academic performance: 955
- Total # of low-income youth increase their physical activity: 433
To learn more about how United Way is mobilizing the caring power of our community around Education go to Treasure Valley Education Partnership.