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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.

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

After 10 months of deep dives into community organizing, policy advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving, the journey has reached a defining milestone. This week, we gathered to witness the Impact Presentations, marking the official completion of our very first Civic Leadership Program (CLP) cohort.

The Data and Visualization Coordinator ensures Learn to Earn Dayton data infrastructure and products are accurate, timely, and compelling.

Del Mar Encore Fellow Kathy Rowell, Ph.D. led the Two Gen Collaborative Professional Development Workshop on Story Gathering last month.

Learn to Earn Dayton was recently featured in an article from Enterprise Community Partners on "Learnings from the Student Eviction Prevention Community of Practice."

To make the CLP a success, the Advisory Council provides their time and expertise in shaping curriculum, recruiting speakers, and ensuring meaningful and impactful experiences for all participants. As part of the founding Advisory Council, these dedicated members have been instrumental in the successful launch of CLP and supporting our first class. They continue to leverage their institutional knowledge to strengthen and grow the program.

The 2026-2027 Civic Leadership Program Cohort Sessions have been scheduled for the following dates.