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Education

Helping children and young adults achieve their true potential

United Way improves education in Greater Knoxville by focusing on three target issues: School Readiness, Academic Achievement, and Life Readiness

goals



School
Readiness

We narrow the gap between low and high performing students. Students enter school developmentally on track and proficient in needed literacy and numeracy skills.



Academic
Achievement

Elementary students are prepared to succeed in middle school and middle school students are prepared to succeed in high school.



Life
Readiness

We prepare students to be productive and engaged young adults beyond school. Participating in our community in non-academic and volunteer opportunities.

results

29,831 Youth advanced academically to the next grade level.

24,180 Youth showed improved growth in social, emotional, and cognitive skills required to succeed.

3,336 Youth enrolled in post secondary education.

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United Way of Greater Knoxville

1301 Hannah Ave. Knoxville, TN 37921

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