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STAND UP is an education nonprofit dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend an excellent public school.

STAND UP was launched on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 2006. In 2009, STAND UP became a featured initiative of new Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson. Since then, STAND UP has embarked on an ambitious agenda to reform failing public schools in the Sacramento region.

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The impact of education on cities is significant - affecting economic vitality, public safety, health, and quality of life. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEED...

Latest News & Updates

A Conversation with Sacramento about Education
January 10th, 2012 | Events

Huffington Post: Kevin Johnson: Read to Succeed
November 05th, 2011 | News Articles

October 17th: Turning Policy into Practice
October 03rd, 2011 | Latest News

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