Education
Go In-Depth on Our Legislative Priorities: School-Based Mental Health
Childhood mental health is in crisis in Texas and across the nation. During the Texas Legislature’s 2023 session, lawmakers are considering several bills tha…
At United Way Day at the Capitol, Advocates Call Attention to Key Policy Issues for North Texans
At United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, one of the ways we work to improve access to education, income and health is by uniting our voices through advocacy. Wh…
Our 2023 Legislative Priorities at United Way of Dallas
The 88th Texas Legislature is in full swing, and lawmakers have introduced more than 4,500 bills on a staggering number of topics. At United Way of Metropoli…
How We Can All Improve Reading Proficiency in North Texas
With United Way Reading Day happening in just a few weeks, everyone at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is feeling the excitement around this exciting and i…
By Supporting STEM Education, We Can All Help Build the Workforce of the Future
STEM—which stands for science, technology, engineering and math—has become an important focus of many school districts across North Texas. STEM programming i…
School Resource Rooms Benefit the Entire Community
In schools across North Texas, unequal access to key resources can negatively affect children’s educational outcomes, preventing them from succeeding in scho…
Hear Policymakers’ Perspective on the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
The 88th Texas Legislature convenes on Jan. 10, 2023, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is gearing up for a busy 140 days of advocacy. To prepare for thi…
Bridging the Digital Divide
Watch our video showing the impact of our Digital Connections program, which provides free laptops and hotspots to students in Southern Dallas.