Stories

Early Learning

Register for Kindergarten by June 1

Thursday, May. 5, 2016

We believe every kid should arrive at kindergarten ready for school success. Registering on-time is vital to ensuring kids and families have the opportunity to connect with their school and teachers and have access to important summer activities.

Early Learning

Successful Families 2020 to Improve Graduation Rates for Kids of Color

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

Dozens of community leaders gathered on November 9 to officially launch Successful Families 2020, a community partnership designed to improve graduation rates and college preparedness for kids of color in our region.

Early Learning

Community Collaboration Delivers Mobile Libraries to Child Care Providers

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015

The evidence is resounding - early exposure to books is critical to a child’s long-term educational success. When kids start school behind, they rarely catch up. A unique partnership between Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Community Action and Early Learning Washington County - an initiative co-led by United Way - is working to close the gap.

Early Learning

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Launches "Infant at Work" Program

Monday, Apr. 27, 2015

Early Learning

Early Literacy Kits Help Prepare Kids for Kindergarten

Monday, Apr. 27, 2015

Studies show that the development of early literacy skills through early experiences with books and stories is directly linked to a child's success in learning to read. But in low income neighborhoods, there’s an average of just one book for every 300 children.