Now Available: New Summer Learning Report

We worked with the National Summer Learning Association to conduct a landscape assessment of summer learning programs in the Richmond region.

June Spotlight: Third Grade Reading

This month, we're focusing on third grade reading. Learn more about the issue and what we're doing to help.

Family Literacy Q&A

The path to literacy begins at home. How can parents and families help a child learn to read? What should they do if their child is struggling?

Agency Spotlight: Peter Paul Development Center

We talked with Stephanie Bassett from Peter Paul Development Center to learn more about their Summer Promise program and how it supports third grade reading.

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ICYMI: High School Graduation

Catch up on United Way's news from May, when we highlighted our efforts to promote high school graduation. Learn about this important issue and what we're doing to help.

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Agency Spotlight: YMCA of Greater Richmond

We talked with Betsy Peters from YMCA of Greater Richmond to learn more about their work in early literacy and how it supports third grade reading.

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Solving the Attendance Equation

United Way's Audrey Trussell explains why attendance matters and how the Petersburg City and Schools Partnership is tackling the issue.

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