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We are thrilled to welcome Naomi Admasu as the Development Coordinator for Learn to Earn Dayton.

Third-grade reading proficiency isn't just a literacy stat — it's a leading indicator of a child's path through school and beyond.

Learn to Earn Dayton is proud to serve as the statewide technical assistance provider for this initiative, supporting partnerships as they turn shared data into coordinated action for students.

Every day, between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., thousands of kids across Montgomery County are in an afterschool program — building new skills, getting homework help, staying safe, and finding mentors who believe in them.

As the cohort continues, we're looking forward to turning these early conversations into the shared commitments that move outcomes for Montgomery County's students and families.

We are thrilled to welcome Emily Peters to the Learn to Earn Dayton team as Data & Visualization Coordinator! Emily brings a strong background in data analysis and behavioral research and will transform complex data into accessible, actionable information for our partners, internal teams, and the broader community.

Learn to Earn Dayton, in collaboration with an advisory council of expert community partners, has announced the second class of the Civic Leadership Program, a transformative training academy designed to empower residents with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to advocate for students and families.

Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the strongest predictors of a child's long-term academic success — which is why we're proud to have partnered with Omega CDC and Dayton Public Schools on the Literacy Tree pilot at Fairview Elementary this past school year.

At the heart of Adventure Central is a unified belief that encouraging children to embrace new experiences—especially in the great outdoors—builds the life skills and confidence they need to become happier, healthier, and more productive members of their community.

The Montgomery County Two-Generation Collaborative hosted the Policy Foundations and Mechanics of Influence Professional Development Session to help partner organizations equip their teams, align advocacy strategies, and build effective relationships with public officials in July.

We are thrilled to welcome Gil Rutledge to the Learn to Earn Dayton team as Administrative Assistant!

To be chaired by the Mayor of Dayton, the Cabinet will bring together influential leaders across multiple sectors, including the City of Dayton, Dayton Public Schools, healthcare and behavioral health organizations, housing partners, workforce development, philanthropy, parents, and youth. The Cabinet will focus on several core functions to drive systems change

Learn to Earn Dayton's Summer + Afterschool Collaborative, in partnership with Montgomery County Educational Service Center - MCESC is hosting two Workshop Series for Student Facing Out of School Time Practitioners.

A city’s future is only as bright as the opportunities it provides for its youngest residents. In 2023, Learn to Earn Dayton, in partnership with the City of Dayton, embarked on an ambitious three-year initiative to transform how our community supports its youth. The goal was simple yet profound: center student voices to determine the true needs, priorities, and wishes of our young people. The culmination of this process is the Student Vision for Dayton—a master planning docu

When a family faces eviction, a child’s education faces a crisis. A few years ago, our data revealed a heartbreaking trend: too many students were missing school because their families were losing their homes. Moving mid-year meant changing schools, falling behind, and losing stability. As a backbone organization, Learn to Earn Dayton recognized a safety net was necessary. We brought together national experts and local champions to design a solution, built a secure data infra

Learn to Earn Dayton is currently hiring a Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator is a foundational member of the philanthropic team, responsible for securing financial resources necessary to enhance the organization’s mission through grant writing and administration. The Development Coordinator focuses on end-to-end grant lifecycle: from identifying new funding prospects and drafting persuasive proposals to ensuring timely reporting and stewardship.

the event provided participants with practical tools, strategies, and collaborative planning time to strengthen high-quality career experiences across all K–12 grade levels.

Learn to Earn Dayton is currently developing Achieve 2035, an investable, community-wide strategy to advance student success and strengthen our future workforce. To make this plan a success, input from those closest to our students is essential.

To help families navigate the season, the Summer + Afterschool Collaborative has officially launched the 2026 Summer Youth Program Resource Guide.

At the Board of Trustees meeting on May 8, Learn to Earn Dayton welcomed two new board members. Allison Veryser, Program Director, Mathile Family Foundation Susan Bodary, Senior Advisor, Batelle Education