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RAISE YOUR HAND TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
It is a simple thing. Just raising your hand to show you believe in something. It is a moving gesture that shows initiative, courage and commitment.
United Way is strategically focused on providing vital, strategic programming to help children and youth attain success in school. We want to create and support community efforts to give our kids the best resources and support to achieve this goal.
United Way of Southwest Louisiana is asking "do you believe in the importance of education?" We are asking people like you to stand tall and raise your hand. Show that education is essential to the future of your family, our community, the state and the nation. Education is the single, best way to create self-sufficient citizens and families in the future.
You can take the pledge right now online and show your support of education by completing the information below to RAISE YOUR HAND FOR EDUCATION.
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I believe that all children in Louisiana need the enrichment of kindergarten.
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I believe that education is a building block for a good quality of life, that we all win when a child succeeds in school. I believe the success and vitality of our community depends on how well we educate our children today.
- I believe that every child deserves great schools and great teachers, but they alone are not enough. I believe it also takes strong families, a stable home life, good health, and supportive communities.
- I believe that high school dropouts are years in the making and that early intervention is the key to success. I want every child in Southwest Louisiana to enter school ready to learn, read proficiently by 4th grade, make successful transitions to middle school and to high school, and graduate from high school on time.
- I believe in the power of parents and family members, teachers, students, businesses, human service systems, civic associations, faith-based organizations, elected officials, and members of the community working together for the common good.
- I believe in making choices based on sound research.
- I believe the time to stand up and LIVE UNITED for Education is now -- for our kids, our community and our country.
Therefore, I raise my hand for education in support of our community's efforts to ensure that all children grow into successful adults.
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