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About Us

Uniting Schools
and Community


Every child deserves the chance to thrive.

At United to Learn, we unite schools and community to accelerate student achievement and develop purposeful leaders across Dallas. By closing opportunity gaps in Dallas ISD elementary schools, we’re fueling the potential of students and empowering our city to grow stronger, together.

Watch why we unite schools and supporters to fuel student potential and build a stronger Dallas, starting in our elementary schools.

Ever Growing

Our Network


The United to Learn network includes more than 75 community partners, 127 Dallas ISD elementary schools, high schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses—working together to accelerate student achievement, develop purposeful leaders and create a united and thriving community.

Four Pillars

Our Approach


United to Learn’s unique program model focuses on four research-driven and Dallas ISD-aligned pillars:

School Culture and Well-being

A child needs to feel calm and safe to learn.

Learning Environment

A child needs to feel inspired to learn.

Literacy

A child needs to read to thrive.

Community Activation

A child needs to see others care.

Results

Our Impact


Targeted literacy and wraparound supports helped 9.5% more third-graders meet reading standards.

2024-2025: Driving Transformation and Achievement in Dallas Schools

United to Learn (U2L) is proud to share the significant progress and impact achieved throughout the 2024-2025 academic year across its 103 Dallas ISD network schools. Together with educators, district leaders, and community support, we advanced [read more]

Lee Nagel Teacher Grant Carries a Dallas Teacher’s Legacy Forward

Every great teacher leaves a mark that reaches far beyond a single classroom. The Lee ...

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United to Learn Expands Board and Advisory Council

As United to Learn continues to grow in size and reach, the organization is expanding ...

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The Young Way: How Whitney M. Young Elementary Built a Culture of Excellence

The Young Way: How Whitney M. Young Elementary Built a Culture of Excellence Support United ...

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I know when I walk into a United to Learn school, our educators have an extra bounce in their step. U2L investments develop a culture of caring where teachers feel valued, staff are nurtured, and students are getting the enriching resources needed. U2L partnerships help create environments of accelerated  learning and long-term academic success.


Dr. Stephanie Elizalde
Dallas ISD Superintendent