Born Learning

The early years in a child’s life are the most important, so how do parents encourage early learning and when do parents find the time to prepare for success in school?

With many communities concerned about the increasing number of children coming to school unprepared – 30% of Southeast Alaska children enter kindergarten without possessing the basic literacy fundamentals necessary to learn – United Way of America partnered with the Ad Council, Civitas, and Families & Work Institute to create Born Learning. An innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.

Born Learning Goals

Awareness

Providing information about how children learn with nationwide public service announcements – television, radio, print ads, billboards – in both English and Spanish. These PSAs communicate that everyday moments can easily be turned into quality early learning opportunities for children.

Education

Providing easy, fun educational materials that parents, grandparents and caregivers can use everyday to help children succeed in school.These materials not only benefit a child success in learning but also the moments that parents are able to take advantage of when spending time with their child.

Action

Providing a visible platform for public policy and action. United Way of Southeast Alaska supports mobilization efforts that help our communities in early learning by providing tools, templates and training.

United Way of Southeast Alaska's goal is to make long-lasting community change by inspiring everyone to make the best possible decisions that will boost school readiness for all children.

Encourage Early Learning Now...