Blog Category: Education
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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
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This year, 1.2 million high school seniors will not graduate. That means some 6,000 students will drop out today. The numbers are even grimmer for young people of color. More
08/17/10
Help Children Succeed in School: Plan a Back to School Supply Drive
Having school supplies they need to achieve helps keep kids focused and learning at school. With school starting up again soon, August is a great time to organize a school supply drive among family, friends or an even larger community of people who know how important it is to help at-risk youth get the school supplies they need to succeed in the new school year. More
08/08/10