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Join United Way and the Gates Family for the Mary M. Gates Learning Center dedication
Join United Way and the Gates Family for the Mary M. Gates Learning Center dedication More
10/11/10
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In-flight magazine features United Way partnership
In-flight magazine features United Way partnership More
10/11/10
The Power of Volunteering
United Way of Martin County — During his personal time, Jim Vojcsik of United Way of Martin County volunteers as a school-based mentor for a young man named Michael who is being raised by his grandmother. Michael and Jim had a relationship over a four-year period during which Michael was in middle school and high school. Over the course of Jim's mentorship, Michael began to see more success in school with Jim's support and guidance, Michael was able to maintain, and in many cases improve his grades, his school attendance and his behavior. More
10/10/10
Preparing Children for School Success in Greater Cincinnati
United Way of Greater Cincinnati — High quality early learning experiences have long-lasting benefits for at-risk children — they prepare them for a good start in school and make sure they are promoted to the next grade level each year, ultimately graduating high school on time. Ginna Stanko, a librarian at the Sharonville Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, knows the importance of early literacy in achieving these goals. More
10/10/10
Empowering Effective Teachers
United Way of Broward County — Because research has shown that the single most powerful determinant for student achievement is an effective teacher, United Way of Broward County began a project to promote and empower effective teachers. The purpose of the Empowering Effective Teachers Initiative is to engage the public will to promote policies and reforms that ensure effective teachers are in every classroom in Broward County. More
10/10/10