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Community-Based Agenda
The Community-Based Agenda is UWSN's road map to tackling important issues in Southern Nevada. Our work focuses on early childhood education, high school achievement, post-secondary attainment, and workforce supports. This document explores how UWSN's focus in these areas is improving the lives of children and families in Southern Nevada.
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UWSN General Brochure
Learn about UWSN's work to break the cycle of poverty through our general brochure. Explore our areas of impact, see program results, learn how your dollar can make an impact, and hear from those who have created a better life with the support of UWSN.
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UWSN 2016-2021 Strategic Plan
This five-year plan is the result of thoughtful planning and strategic sessions that brought our community together to help define the future of our United Way. The 2016-2021 Strategic Plan is our vision for that future, exploring our mission, vision, and values, and setting bold goals for the next five years.
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2017-18 UWSN Advocacy Report
2017 presented a set of advocacy challenges but the United Way of Southern Nevada’s partners and supporters united around the Community-Based Agenda and stepped up to advocate for the community we serve. Working in concert with our Board of Directors, Public Policy Committee, and community advocates, we identified priorities for the 2017 Legislative Session in our Policy Agenda and advocated to improve opportunity for all.
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Early Childhood Education Report
7 out of 10 Clark County children between the ages of 3 and 4 are not enrolled in early education centers. High quality early education programs helps children enter elementary school prepared to learn and read and helps parents earn more and miss less work. This report provides an overview of challenges and solutions aimed at improving early childhood education in Southern Nevada.
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High School Achievement Report
Clark County School District has a graduation rate of 74%, and the State of Nevada has some of the lowest graduation rates in the United States. The district struggles with gaps in student achievement for male, Hispanic, black, low-income, and other students. This report provides an overview of challenges and solutions aimed at improving high school graduation rates in Southern Nevada.
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High School Achievement Map
How does your local high school measure up? Schools in different geographic zones have variances in graduation rates. Five of the six neighborhood high schools with graduation rates below 74% draw students from North Las Vegas and areas east of Las Vegas Boulevard. To find out how your local school measures up, explore our interactive map.
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Post-Secondary Attainment Report
Approximately 30% of Clark County residents hold a post-secondary degree, one of the lowest rates in the entire Mountain West. Financial aid and support throughout college can help address this challenge. This report provides an overview of challenges and solutions aimed at improving post-secondary attainment in Southern Nevada.