Strong Learners

Helping readers become leaders.

For many children, there are factors beyond school that get in the way of success, like lack of early learning opportunities, absence of supports outside of school, and lack of financial stability. United Way’s Strong Learners work addresses the full range of issues standing in the way of each child’s success in meeting the important reading readiness milestone.

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What We're Up Against

1 in 5

In Greater Atlanta communities with low child well-being, only 1 in 5 third graders are strong readers.

4x more

If children aren't strong readers, their opportunities in school, work and life are limited.

1/3

Only 1 out of 3 children in Greater Atlanta are having their early childhood care needs met. But we know it's crucial for them to enter school prepared to learn.

What We're Doing

Increase Access to Early Learning

Ensure more young children have quality learning experiences at home, at quality early childhood providers, and in the community.

Build Reading Skills

Engage community volunteers as tutors and expand literacy-focused resources at after school and summer enrichment programs.

Family Health and Basic Needs

Provide support for families to address health issues that get in the way of school attendance and ensure children and their families have the food, shelter, transportation and technology that are fundamental to achieving positive educational outcomes.