Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. But with more than 1.2 million children dropping out each year, America faces an education crisis. The cost? More than $312 billion in lost wages, taxes and productivity over their lifetimes. These trends are reversible, but only when communities and public, private and nonprofit sectors work together.
OUR GOAL
United Way of Southwest Louisiana's goal is a 92% graduation rate.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SUCCESS
OUR FOCUS
Children enter school ready and are successful in primary school.
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Early Childhood
- School Readiness
- Early Grade Reading Proficiency
YOUTH SUCCESS
OUR FOCUS
Youth graduate secondary school and have the knowledge, skills and credentials to obtain family sustaining employment.
OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Middle School Transition
- High School Success
OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood: Academic Achievement
School Readiness: Summer Learning
School Readiness: Structured Enrichment
OUR EDUCATION PARTNERS FOR YOUTH SUCCESS
Middle School Transition: Youth Development
Middle School Transition: Support
OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVES
United Way of Southwest Louisiana has the ability to initiate projects independently in each of our four focus areas. These Initiatives address important community needs not already being met that we have identified as critical needs. They can be used to address emergency needs during times of natural disasters or critical community needs not being met.
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