Our Work

• Early Childhood Education

  

  Education is the foundation of a good life, which is why it’s essential that children enter school ready to learn. Early childhood education is one of the most effective methods of closing learning gaps that form in a child’s first five years of life. Our goal is to increase the number of 3 and 4 year olds attending pre-kindergarten programs and reading on time.

  Learn More

• High School Achievement

  

  Breaking the cycle of poverty starts in the classroom. When students receive support through middle school and high school, they can finish high school ready to succeed in college or career. Our goal is to improve graduation rates across Clark County, particularly in our most disadvantaged schools.

  Learn More

• Post-Secondary Attainment

  

  Our economy is growing and changing, requiring workers who are highly trained and ready to take on new challenges. In a global, technology-focused economy, we need a skilled workforce to be competitive and address the needs of local companies. Our goal is to increase the percentage of adults with an associate's degree or higher.

  Learn More

Resources

• 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.

  View Resource Explore data

• 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.

  View Resource Explore data

• 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.

  View Resource Explore data

Related Community Stories

Project 150 & CenturyLink

October 2017

I finished my day with CenturyLink volunteering at Project 150. I was planning on staying for 30 minutes to check in and get an early start on my Friday. I wound up staying for almost two hours. As I was touring their facility I saw one of the CenturyLink personell, Chris, speaking to a young man. I caught the tail end of the conversation. Chris was sharing with this young man the importance of appearance and the message it sends to other people. 

Project 150 has a boutique where kids can come to pick out clothes as long as they have a high school ID. As I was standing at the front desk next to the door getting ready to leave a young man by the name of Jeremiah walked in. He had on athletic shorts and a torn t-shirt. He said his counselor recommended he come by. I asked him if he needed some help shopping, he said yes. We spent the next hour  and a half shopping. 

As a father of  two daughters, I know how important little experiences help shape us as people. Although I had never met Jeremiah beforehand he seemed like a kid who wanted to better himself. Learning he had never owned a pair of slacks, dress shirt, or dress shoes was moving. My time with Jeremiah convicted me and inspired me to do more. I came back the next week and dropped off some work clothes and shoes. The experience also made me appreciate my father and the countless hours of sacrifice to make sure I had the best opportunity in life possible. This experience would not have been possible without the Day of Caring!

I look forward to volunteering in the future.

Join the Discussion

2017 Day of Caring Story

October 2017

It meant so much to me to be a part of Day of Caring for the 2nd year in a row. I volunteered my time at Rundle Elementary and from the moment I drove up to the school grounds, there were welcoming posters hanging all around outside. You could just "feel the warmth" from the kids and teachers appreciation of us being there. Throughout the day, the kids would thank us as they walked by - what a privilege it was to help on their beautification project....to give them a school they could feel proud of (not just inside the walls, but outside as well). It was so evident that Dr. Reese has the love and admiration of her staff and all those precious kids, and the outpour of support was genuinely exhibited by all we had the pleasure of working with on this project. When I started out that morning, all I wanted was to be a blessing to Rundle, but by the end of our project, I had been truly blessed by them. It was a rewarding and humbling experience to give back and one I will always cherish. #RundleRising #DayofCaring

Join the Discussion

View Other Related Stories

Join the Discussion