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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, 124 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.

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

1) School Culture

A child needs to feel calm and safe to learn.

2) Learning Environment

A child needs to feel inspired to learn.

3) Literacy

A child needs to read to thrive..

4) Community Activation

A child needs to see others care.

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.

Our Impact

U2L network schools have steadily experienced gains surpassing pre-pandemic achievement levels.

Our Impact

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

1) School Culture

A child needs to feel calm and safe to learn.

2) Learning Environment

A child needs to feel inspired to learn.

3) Literacy

A child needs to read to thrive..

4) Community Activation

A child needs to see others care.

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.

Our Impact

U2L network schools have steadily experienced gains surpassing pre-pandemic achievement levels.

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]

A New School Year, A Sharper Focus

From Our CEO A New School Year, A Sharper Focus Tim Hise, Chief Executive Officer, [read more]

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U2L Liaison Emily Sanford Connects Community With Dunbar Elementary

Emily Sanford’s children attend Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy. But when she volunteers [read more]

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MySweetSchoolDaze: Helping Dallas Students Start Strong

This post first appeared on MySweetCharity by Jeanne Prejean. Read the original article here → [read more]

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Experience

Our Team


Wilson

Chief Marketing Officer

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Wilson

Williams

Founder

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Williams

Weaver

Marketing & Events Manager

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Weaver

Tate

Advancement Manager

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Tate

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

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

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

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