United to Learn

United to Learn Equipping all young learners to achieve their full potential. Partnering with 120+ Dallas ISD elementary schools.

06/04/2026

What does it look like to be an aspiring teacher before you even have your own classroom? πŸ‘€

Meet America 🍎 she’s a college student, a future teacher, and one of our tutors at β€” and she’s giving us a day in her life.

Our Aspiring Teachers program pairs college students studying education with elementary kids who need one-on-one support. Tutors get hands-on classroom experience, grow their confidence, and make a genuine difference β€” all while earning. πŸ’›

πŸ“£ We’re hiring for 2026–2027!

If you’re studying education, this is for you:

🍎 real school setting, real students

πŸ“‹ build your resume & teaching portfolio

🀝 mentorship and support along the way

✨ impact a child’s education for the better

Tag a friend who needs to see this, or drop a πŸ™‹ in the comments if you’re interested!

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EducationMajor

This week, United to Learn showed up to honor five teachers across Dallas ISD who were chosen by the people who know the...
05/22/2026

This week, United to Learn showed up to honor five teachers across Dallas ISD who were chosen by the people who know them best: their students and families.

Through our partnership with Honored Schools, a program of the College Football Playoff Foundation, students and families across our partner campuses were invited to submit "Honor Stories" β€” personal testimonials about a teacher who changed their life. This year, five of those teachers were named Life-Changing Teacher Award winners, each receiving $2,500.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate:

πŸ“ Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School
β€’ Beatriz Quiroz β€” Grade 1, All Subjects

πŸ“Charles A. Gill Elementary School
β€’ Melissa Perez β€” Grade 1, All Subjects

πŸ“Alex Sanger Preparatory School
β€’ Paul Gongora β€” Grades 7/8, Reading
β€’ Roberto Correa β€” Grades 3–5, Science
β€’ Kenedi Barbre β€” Grade 3, All Subjects (and a U2L New Teacher Grant recipient!)

Teaching is one of the most powerful forces for change in a child's life, and too often, that work goes unseen. Programs like Honored Schools exist to change that. We're grateful to the College Football Playoff Foundation for investing in teachers who invest everything in their students.

Congratulations to all five winners. Your communities see you, and so do we.

Extra Yard for Teachers

πŸͺπŸ’™ A little sweetness for the sweetest educators!Throughout May, we’ve been surprising educators across our partner camp...
05/20/2026

πŸͺπŸ’™ A little sweetness for the sweetest educators!
Throughout May, we’ve been surprising educators across our partner campuses with cookies and paletas to remind them just how appreciated they are by United to Learn. ✨

A huge thank you to our amazing local businesses, Jen's Place Bakery & Cafe and Paleteria San Marcos, for helping us bring these sweet treats to campuses across Dallas. πŸͺ🍧

From classrooms to front offices, our educators and staff pour so much into supporting students every day, and this was one way to say THANK YOU. 🍎

We’re so grateful for the educators who help Dallas students learn, grow, and thrive. πŸ’™

Dallas ISD

What a night! πŸ₯‚βœ¨Last Thursday, we celebrated the individuals and partners who champion Dallas ISD schools and help stude...
05/11/2026

What a night! πŸ₯‚βœ¨
Last Thursday, we celebrated the individuals and partners who champion Dallas ISD schools and help students thrive.

Congratulations to this year's U2L Champions:
πŸ† Principal Chara Pace, Educator
πŸ† Francis Robles, Educator
πŸ† Truist Bank, Investor
πŸ† Joseph Cissell, Volunteer/Liaison
πŸ† Renza Diaz, Volunteer/Liaison
πŸ† Nori Romero, Teen Fellow

And a huge congrats to L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary for winning our drawing and taking home $1,250 for their educators next school year! πŸŽ‰

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Nights like this remind us what community looks like. πŸ’™

Dallas ISD

We are not raising users or consumers. We are raising humans. πŸ’™This morning's Women's Forum on students and the future o...
05/07/2026

We are not raising users or consumers. We are raising humans. πŸ’™

This morning's Women's Forum on students and the future of AI left us with something bigger than a conversation about technology. It was a reminder of what actually matters.
The skills that will carry students forward are still deeply human ones.

Critical thinking. Communication. Confidence. Creativity. Empathy. Relationships.

AI can help us move faster, streamline tasks, and create more space for meaningful work. But learning still matters. Reading deeply still matters. Human connection still matters.

Thank you to everyone who brought such thoughtful energy to the room this morning. And a special thank you to our incredible speakers:
🎀 Keynote: Dr. Kerri Briggs
πŸŽ™οΈ Moderator: Gillea Allison
πŸ’¬ Panelists: Angie Ga***rd & DeVon Lang
πŸ‘ United to Learn CEO: Tim Hise

The technology will keep changing. But the ability to think clearly, connect meaningfully, and show up for one another β€” that will always matter. ✨

Today, we cut the ribbon on something exciting at William M. Anderson Elementary School. ✨We unveiled a brand new librar...
05/06/2026

Today, we cut the ribbon on something exciting at William M. Anderson Elementary School. ✨

We unveiled a brand new library and career exploration space, designed to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on learning, and help students connect what they're learning to where they could go. πŸ“š

The space introduces students to Automotive, Construction, and STEM pathways aligned to Dallas ISD Career Institutes, built in collaboration with Stemscapes. But the moment that stopped us in our tracks? Learning that this partnership with Avondale Dealerships runs deeper than investment.

Avondale President Hesham Elgaghil shared that both of his parents were educators. And several Avondale technicians who joined us today are Dallas ISD alumni, spending time with Anderson students in the brand new Avondale Automotive Zone and showing them firsthand what their future could look like. πŸ’™

That's what real community partnership looks like. Not just writing a check, but showing up, sharing your story, and helping kids see themselves in the possibilities in front of them.

We are deeply grateful to Avondale Dealerships for supporting this project from the earliest visioning conversations through multiple days of volunteering and today's ribbon-cutting. πŸ™Œ

Dallas ISD

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and while we believe teachers deserve to be celebrated every single day, this week gives...
05/05/2026

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and while we believe teachers deserve to be celebrated every single day, this week gives us the perfect excuse to make it a little louder. πŸŽ‰

At United to Learn, we are inspired daily by the teachers across Dallas who show up with patience, creativity, and heart.

The work you do inside the classroom ripples far beyond it, into homes, communities, and futures you may never fully see. πŸ’›

To every teacher making a difference in a student's life: thank you. You are seen, you are valued, and your impact reaches further than you will ever know.

This week, take a moment to reach out to an educator who made a mark on your life. A former teacher, a mentor, a colleague, a coach, etc. A kind word or a simple thank you can mean the world. 🌱

Who is a teacher you're celebrating this week? Drop their name in the comments and let's show them some love! πŸ‘‡

180 tutors. 31 Dallas ISD elementary schools. 1,000+ tutored students. 15,000 tutoring hours. πŸŽ‰Last week, we celebrated ...
04/27/2026

180 tutors. 31 Dallas ISD elementary schools. 1,000+ tutored students. 15,000 tutoring hours. πŸŽ‰

Last week, we celebrated the Aspiring Teacher Tutors who made the 2025–2026 school year one to remember. From high school tutors stepping into their very first classroom experiences, to college students deepening their practice, to retired educators sharing a lifetime of wisdom, every generation of educator was in the room. πŸ’™

But this celebration was about more than milestones. Through workplace tours, our tutors got a firsthand look at the broader education ecosystem because great educators show up in nonprofits, advocacy, policy, family engagement, and community partnerships, too.

Thank you to the organizations that opened their doors and helped our tutors see themselves as part of something bigger:
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🎨 Latino Cultural Center
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To every Aspiring Teacher Tutor, thank you for your commitment, your consistency, and the real impact you made on Dallas students this year. We can't wait to see where this journey takes you. 🌱

πŸ“šπŸ’™ It's National Volunteer Week AND World Book Day! What better time to celebrate the people who make it all happen?Meet...
04/23/2026

πŸ“šπŸ’™ It's National Volunteer Week AND World Book Day! What better time to celebrate the people who make it all happen?

Meet our Book Bash Crew: a team of Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas students and Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep student interns who've shown up all year long to bring our Book Bashes to life.

From sorting and organizing books to bringing energy and enthusiasm to campus, they play a key role in making each event meaningful for students.

What’s been especially inspiring is their growth. Since the start of the school year, these students have built confidence, strengthened their leadership skills, and truly stepped into what it means to serve others.

We’re so grateful for all they bring to our schools. ✨

A huge thank you to H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust for making this all possible. Their investment in our Book Bash program helped us bring free books and joy to 26 campuses this year. πŸ™Œ

It’s National Volunteer Week πŸ’™ and we’re spotlighting one of our incredible corporate partners, The Options Clearing Cor...
04/22/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week πŸ’™ and we’re spotlighting one of our incredible corporate partners, The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)

From inspiring students during Career Day to rolling up their sleeves for campus garden refreshes, their team shows up for our schools all year long.

Here are just a few ways they’ve supported our campuses:
✨ Teacher appreciation gifts & garden enhancements
✨ Career Day + spring campus refreshes
✨ Garden Day at Gooch Elementary
✨ Staff appreciation bags & classroom kits

What stands out most? Their mindset. They’re always asking, β€œHow else can we help?” and then they take action.

One example: their annual parking spot initiative, which has raised nearly $50,000 (with company matching!) to directly support our campuses.

We’re so grateful for OCC and their continued commitment to our schools. This is what it looks like to go beyond volunteering and build lasting relationships ✨

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