Uniting Schools and Community
United to Learn mobilizes the community to close opportunity gaps in Dallas public elementary schools, accelerating student achievement and developing purposeful leaders.
Our Commitment
With a mission of changing lives by transforming the relationship between schools and community, United to Learn is an education nonprofit with a proven model for mobilizing community partners to close opportunity gaps among our public elementary schools, as well as the awareness gaps across our community.
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Our Network
The United to Learn network includes more than 75 community partners 47 Dallas ISD elementary schools plus private schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses—working together to accelerate student achievement, develop purposeful leaders and create a united and thriving community.
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Our Approach
United to Learn’s unique program model focuses on four research-driven and Dallas ISD-aligned pillars:
- Improve elementary schools’ social emotional health
- Create more aspirational learning environments
- Support greater literacy student achievement, and
- Develop an informed community empowered to advocate for educational equity from a culturally competent perspective.
Our Footprint
Dallas is plagued by systemic inequities that exist side-by-side across our city. United to Learn is committed to rallying the community to dissolve divides and work as partners with elementary educators and students across the Dallas Independent School District.
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Our Impact
From 2012 – 2019, third grade reading achievement in United to Learn supported schools increased by 13% outpacing district, county, and state performance.
Learn MoreUnited to Learn is unique because of their dual focus on growing student achievement AND purposeful leaders. They listen first to the needs of the schools and then curate support to fill the gaps. The U2L network is a true force for good.
– Miguel Solis, Dallas ISD Trustee
Our Unique Role
Upcoming Events
We host many events with the overall goal of supporting our Dallas-area students and teachers. See what’s coming up!
Stories & Updates
United to Learn Receives the Dallas ISD 2019-2020...
We are incredibly honored to share that United to Learn was chosen to receive the Dallas ISD 2019-2020 Jeanne Fagadau Leading the Charge Award for...
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Learning Launch campaign kicks off with a new "Dinner for a Cause" virtual event New at-home fundraiser featuring The Defined...
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School supplies. Clean uniforms. A working computer. Much of what we take for granted can be a barrier that keeps...
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