Deanna Roberson moved to Dubuque eight years ago to pursue a safer life for her and her kids. She believes in doing everything she can to ensure her sons Marcus, 16, and Kryi, 6, can succeed in life. “As long as my kids are smiling, I’m smiling,” she says with Kyri smiling next to her. […]
Studies have shown that parent engagement is crucial to a child’s well-being. When parents are engaged, students perform better in school. They earn better grades, improve test scores, increase attendance, gain more motivation and self-esteem, and have fewer behavioral issues. To address this need, the Dubuque Campaign is partnering with the Multicultural Family Center (MFC) […]
Jamie may just be a few months old, but like too many children from low-income families, she will begin school already far behind. Since Jamie is less likely to be read or spoken to regularly or have access to books, high-quality daycare, and prekindergarten programs, she will be two times more likely to experience developmental […]
When Lenore Meyer found out that one of her students had listed “Mrs. Meyer” as her favorite thing about school, she knew she was doing something right. Working as an AmeriCorps academic tutor during the 2016-2017 school year, Lenore would work with students on their reading skills, but more importantly, she was another caring adult […]
For hundreds of kids across Dubuque and Jackson Counties, this summer was not only a time to explore new things and have fun, but it was also a time to keep learning all summer long. Research shows that summer learning loss is one of the most significant causes of the achievement gap between lower- and […]
Dubuque has received the prestigious All-America City Award (AAC Award) for its civic engagement to help more young children from low-income families achieve grade-level reading proficiency and early school success. Dubuque was one of just 15 communities nationwide to receive the award from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the National Civic League, which created the […]
The Dubuque Campaign for Grade-Level Reading has been honored as a Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for making measurable progress on eliminating barriers that prevent students from reading proficiently by third grade. “Pacesetter Honors are among the highest awards presented by the Campaign,” said Ralph Smith, the managing director of the Campaign for […]
Dubuque is one of 38 communities that have been honored as Pacesetters by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for making measurable progress on eliminating barriers that prevent students from reading proficiently by third grade. “Pacesetter Honors are among the highest awards presented by the Campaign,” said Ralph Smith, the managing director of the Campaign for […]
Our Dubuque Campaign partners are working hard in the areas of School Readiness, Attendance and Summer Learning to ensure that the youth in our community have a bright future. Below is a video of just a few of our partners working together. We are excited to share more of their stories in the future! Be […]
