Our Work in the United States | Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

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Active Commitments

Education in the United States

It’s no secret that there’s an achievement gap between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds. We aim to close this gap in a few ways: by helping teachers use data to guide student learning; by expanding communities’ options for quality public education; and by supporting students to complete college.

Quality Schools

Many cities are finding ways to grow great schools and connect families with the best instruction for their children. By setting a high expectation for student learning and giving schools the opportunity and resources to decide how to best serve their student populations, these cities show that it’s possible for more children to receive a quality education.

The Mind Trust: Empowering School Leaders to Turn Visions into Reality

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Providing increased access to quality school options in Tulsa

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Classroom Supports

With the right data, teachers can make decisions about the best ways to help each student learn. We know that when we give talented teachers the right resources, information, skills, and control of their classrooms, they are strongly positioned to help their students succeed.

Ed-Fi Alliance Aims to Improve K-12 Achievement with Real-Time Data

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Inside Rocketship Public Schools: Using Data for Reading Instruction

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University Success

On top of their schoolwork, college students from low-income backgrounds often juggle outside demands for their time, energy, and focus. These challenges pose more problems than money alone can solve. But the right support at the right time can help them get into college, stay in college, and graduate.

The University of Texas expands student support to close graduation gap

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The Economics of Completion

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Health in the United States

It’s exciting when a community can shift its focus from treating illness to promoting wellness. For this to happen, we need a variety of partners that span sectors working together to improve health and wellness.

Health and Wellness

The health of a community starts with their ability to access nutritious food and other healthy opportunities, as well as best-in-class medical care when they need it. This is why it is so important that families have proven resources that are within reach.

Our Vision for a Healthy Austin

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GAVA: Empowering a community to rally for their own health

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Regional Communities

Community-based solutions are pragmatic and sustainable — we see that in our regional work in Central Texas and Greater Boston. Proximity to these areas enables us to build strong partnerships that affect community change and to share the responsibility of solving problems.