StriveTogether supports communities to deliver better outcomes for young people.
THEORY OF ACTION
guiding framework
Continually evolving with lessons from network members, the StriveTogether Theory of Action™ supports communities building the civic infrastructure necessary to transform the systems that shape opportunity.
Our theory of action provides progressive milestones rather than a prescription for change, which allows local context to guide the framework. The milestones inform necessary collaboration of cross-sector leaders from systems like education, housing, health care and more to get better results for youth and families.
We have partnered with Equal Measure since 2015 to evaluate the impact of our guiding framework. By following the progress of 14 communities using the theory of action for three years, Equal Measure determined the StriveTogether framework is making a positive difference. The study provided insights and validated that communities embracing the theory of action are making measurable progress improving outcomes.
StriveTogether communities monitor seven population-level outcomes: kindergarten readiness, early grade reading, middle grade math, high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment, postsecondary completion and employment.
Click on each icon below to download a data guide for each outcome.
what does this look like in communities?
Cradle to Career Network communities are making progress along the StriveTogether Theory of Action™. In these stories, see how using this framework is improving cradle-to-career outcomes for young people across the country.