Community Activation

We envision a city where we all embrace our collective responsibility and rally together to accelerate academic achievement. When we work together to understand the systemic challenges faced by children in our neighborhood schools and then take action to impact change, we can have a monumental positive effect. That’s why we unite community organizations, high schools and businesses to foster understanding and build a more informed network that supports our public elementary schools.

Why This Matters

  • Dallas is a city of prosperity, consistently ranking among the top five U.S. cities for Fortune 500 headquarters. Yet nearly 1 in 4 children in Dallas live in poverty. Our community has the resources to bridge the divide.
  • Schools grow stronger when the community gets involved. Every child in our community deserves a quality education.
  • We need more engagement! Historically, only 4% of eligible voters participate in elections, impacting our 25,000+ students

Community Activation Impact

1,750

community members trained as tutors, advocates and volunteers

15,320

volunteer hours this year

95%

of volunteers reported feeling more informed about Dallas ISD and more equipped to lead

Building Advocacy

 United to Learn brings community partners together with leaders to study the systemic challenges that exist within public education, while celebrating the tremendous gains within our neighborhood schools, showcasing skills and knowledge needed to address inequity in education and highlighting actionable pathways for all to contribute to our community’s collective success. Learn more about our Women’s Forum and Policy Study.

U2L Liaisons

U2L Liaisons serve as 1:1 thought partners with campus leaders and advocate for the unique goals of their U2L Schools. Through their close and consistent communication with campus representatives, they come to appreciate the acute needs of their campus, facilitate meaningful partnerships with businesses and community members, leverage the resources secured by United to Learn network, and advocate for their campus to the larger community.

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U2L Teen Corps

Our youth leadership program attracts students who are interested in exploring issues related to educational equity and want get involved with public elementary schools. Learn as a Fellow, serve on the Teen Board, or volunteer on campus

We are all committed to work together through United to Learn because our children’s futures are bound together. Dallas cannot succeed as a city until all children have a quality education.

Laura Day
Executive Director, Institute for Social Impact at The Hockaday School

To learn more about how you can be a part of this work, contact Director of Community Activation, Michael Riemer.