Blog Category: Education
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Top 15 #UnitedWayASB Tweets
It's hard to explain the life-changing nature of United Way Alternative Spring Break. It's easier for you to read what our volunteers experienced in their own words. More
03/26/13
Celebrating National Middle Level Education Month
This month, United Way is working to ensure that middle grade success and transition to high school is a national priority. Join us in raising awareness about the importance of the middle grades. Learn how you can be a middle grade advocate. More
03/13/13
U.S. Graduation Rate at Highest Level Since 1976
At the Grad Nation Summit this week, we learned about encouraging progress being made on education: the high school graduation rate is now the highest since 1976. More
03/01/13
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 1
This Friday, educators and policymakers will be donning their Cat-in-the-Hat hats and reading to children in honor of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss' birthday. Help us leverage this literary celebration by sending an oped on early grade reading to your local newspapers. More
03/01/13
State of the Union Poll Results Are In!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our State of the Union Facebook poll. We agree that education is critical to our nation’s future! That’s why United Way has been working to get laser-focused on a few education strategies that we can execute on forcefully, at the national, state and local level. More
02/12/13