Karl Johnson, Program Director | email: karl.johnson@uwdc.org
Achievement Connections
Make a difference while furthering your career
Starting in the 2026–27 school year, the Madison Metropolitan School District and United Way of Dane County are transitioning from their long-standing Elementary Schools of Hope and high school Achievement Connections tutoring programs due to reduced federal support, with student support continuing by other means.
About Achievement Connections
Achievement Connections is a partnership between United Way of Dane County, the Madison Metropolitan School District and the UW-Madison Morgridge Center for Public Service. Together, we mobilize the community to support student achievement in algebra and geometry, by:
- Training and placing math tutors in these local school districts. Even if math’s not your strongest subject, we give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
- Pairing students with a tutor for at least an entire semester, if not an entire year.
- Supporting AmeriCorps members with a team of volunteers and school staff, empowering them to work together and wrap around the content and the methods they’re using in class.
About Americorps
AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service – providing opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement through service. Our AmeriCorps members serve through United Way of Dane County during a 10-month service term and are placed directly within our partner high schools.
Benefits of AmeriCorps Service
- Living allowance.
- Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service.
- Loan forbearance during service.
- Health insurance for members serving 30+ hours per week.
- And more!