The RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service at the University of Texas is working to evaluate the impact of I LIVE HERE, I GIVE HERE.
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Success in School & In Life Depends on Early Learning |
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Young children learn through play, social interaction and exposure to new words and ideas. From birth, their brains are structured in response to these experiences, forming pathways for future learning. Yet many young children in our community are not receiving the cognitive stimulation they need to prepare for success in school. The sad truth is that a whopping 40 percent of children entering kindergarten in our community – the majority of whom live in poverty – are 12 to 18 months behind developmentally. For these children, achieving at the same rate as their better-prepared peers becomes increasingly difficult, and this developmental lag contributes to grade failures, high school drop out rates and incarceration rates. No issue is more important to Central Texas’ social health and economic vitality than addressing the needs of our youngest citizens, from birth to age 6. Clearly, providing environments for young children that foster necessary cognitive and behavioral development is a top priority. Local nonprofits, governmental organizations and collaborations are answering the call, striving to improve family support services as well as a system of quality early care opportunities. Our future workforce depends on it. READ MORE. |
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How Do You Compare? The average American household gives 3.2% of its income to charity. How does your giving match up? |
Featured Partner
We salute the Austin American-Statesman, an amazing partner in elevating awareness of the needs across Central Texas and those working to provide solutions to them. |
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