COMMUNITY IMPACT RESULTS LONG-LASTING CHANGE TAKES YOUR SUPPORT, OUR FOCUS ON RESULTS AND STRONG PARTNERS.
EDUCATION Improving School Attendance n Data to Action, a program of The Children’s Initiative, provided “Resource Toolkits” customized for elementary schools with chronic absenteeism. n Several districts reduced absenteeism by half in three years; one school eliminated the problem entirely. n Latest reports show an average 35% improvement in attendance, with increases ranging from 6% up to 72%. Volunteer Challenge Recruited 2,200 San Diegans to volunteer as readers, tutors and mentors n More elementary school students are improving their reading proficiency n One-on-one tutoring in math and science is helping improve grades n Youth are learning resume, interviewing and job skills from local business people Education Reports San Diego Education Research Overview and Voices for the Common Good One-stop resources identifying the various challenges facing San Diego students.
“Kids spend only 20% of their time in school, so it’s important that they have extra support beyond the classroom. Anyone with passion and commitment can help a young person achieve greater academic success. Volunteers can make the difference.” Dr. Randolph E. Ward San Diego County Superintendent of Schools
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