EDUCATION
SUPPORT FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS
United Way of the Piedmont’s work in education has one overarching goal: that children, youth, and adults would have access to quality education that supports lifelong success. We work to increase access to early learning opportunities, improve third grade reading outcomes, and support local youth programs with demonstrated impact.
WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST
Less than half of the children in our community enter kindergarten ready to learn, putting them behind before they even get started in school. For children living in poverty, the rate is even lower.
Without access to high-quality educational opportunities and other interventions, the achievement gap widens each year. This not only affects students' success in school, but the opportunities they have in adulthood.
Give kids a better chance at success.
OUR approach
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PREPARED TO THRIVE
LEARN MOREOur Prepared to Thrive initiative targets kindergarten readiness and long-term academic success by deepening educational resources where they're needed most.
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
VIEW PROGRAMSThrough our Community Investment Process, we help fund education programs across our community that demostrate the best results and meet the greatest need.
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Together, we can give every child in our community the opportunities and support they need to succeed—from kindergarten to graduation. Help make it happen.
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Learn more about our Results Based Accountability model and how it shapes the approach we take to our work in education.