Childhood Success
Childhood Sucess
When local kids are well-fed, well-rested and well-supported, they are far more likely to succeed in school and in life.
When we invest in our kids, those benefits stack up over time. Students who graduate high school are more likely to find a job that pays a livable wage, live healthier lives and give back to their community.
Making Early Literacy a Top Priority
We know that when children start their education journey ready to learn, it sets them up for success in the future. Lasting change starts with our children. By preparing and supporting them in school, connecting families seeking help with programs and supports, and providing education and growth opportunities, we can create healthier, more financially stable communities.
Third Grade is Pivotal
From kindergarten through third grade, children learn to read. By fourth grade, they must be able to read to learn. In fact, a child’s ability to read proficiently by the end of third grade is the strongest predictor of their future academic success. Children who aren’t reading at grade-level by this point are 4x more likely to drop out of school early.
Our Solution
A good education offers a way out of poverty. Reducing summer learning loss is a core pillar of our comprehensive Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Initiative. Our campaign is dedicated to improving early literacy by supporting community solutions to widespread but solvable challenges. United Way is in a unique position to leverage partners, create opportunities and bring together schools, businesses, community-based organizations and volunteers to ensure low-income children have access to enriching activities during the summer.
Taking it to Scale
Schools cannot succeed alone. To achieve our goals, we need you! Engaged communities mobilize to remove barriers, expand opportunities, and assist parents to be full partners in the success of their children.
Collectively, we all are working to improve school and life outcomes for children from low-income families by getting more kids to read proficiently by the end of third grade.
Invest in our Future
You can help our community’s students succeed in school and life! Donate to the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading through United Way Regina today. Your gift will help us positively impact hundreds of kids in Regina and surrounding areas.
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