Founded in 1995, the DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING program helps school districts recruit and activate positive male role models to create lasting educational impact. Through a relaunch of this successful program, we're building stronger schools and brighter futures for all students.
The educational landscape has been dramatically transformed since 2020. Children who entered kindergarten during the pandemic are now in fifth grade, carrying the weight of disrupted early education experiences.
An alarming trend has emerged: parental involvement in elementary schools has plummeted to levels typically seen only in high schools. This reverses the traditional pattern where parent engagement is strongest in early grades and gradually declines.
The consequences are profound. Research shows that when parents withdraw from school participation, student achievement drops by up to 30%, discipline issues increase, and teacher retention suffers.
School districts urgently need innovative strategies to rebuild the parent-school connection. Without immediate intervention, an entire generation faces educational disadvantages that could follow them into adulthood.
Bringing positive male role models directly into school environments where they can make the greatest difference.
Enhancing educational outcomes through consistent, quality male engagement across all student activities.
Building robust community support systems that empower students to reach their full potential.
A growing coalition of volunteer male mentors spanning schools across the country.
Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and community leaders from all walks of life.
Dedicated men united by a shared commitment to student achievement and well-being.
Extensive educational research demonstrates that active male involvement creates transformative impacts on student achievement across all demographic groups. When dedicated male role models consistently engage in educational environments, students experience measurable benefits including heightened academic motivation, significantly narrowed achievement gaps, and demonstrably stronger college readiness and career outcomes. These positive effects extend beyond academics to improved social-emotional development and school climate.
Our program has successfully transformed schools in communities nationwide. Here are some of our past chapter locations:
The DADS Are Doing Something program was founded to address the need for male engagement in education, particularly in school districts with predominantly female representation. We have launched DADS programs in cities including, North Chicago, Illinois, Trenton, New Jersey, and Pasadena, California.
DADS FOR EDUCATION works with a single point of contact at the district level. We help market the DADS ARE DOING SOMETHING program, attracting volunteers and onboarding them into the program.
Volunteers receive specialized training in mentorship strategies and classroom support techniques.
DADS FOR EDUCATION helps districts form DADS organizations that are designed to become self-sufficient for years.
Assist teachers with daily activities, provide one-on-one tutoring, and offer additional academic support to struggling students.
Participate in literacy initiatives by reading to children, listening to students read, and helping develop crucial language skills.
Create supportive environments at sporting events, performances, and competitions, celebrating student achievements.
Lead or assist with clubs, homework help sessions, and special interest activities that extend learning beyond regular hours.
Building partnerships with people in the community
Tailored to district needs
Working together with schools
We partner directly with school districts to develop customized male engagement programs that align with existing educational initiatives. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless integration with district goals while engaging the community in the education of its children.
Having men from our community invest time shows these kids someone believes in them.
Men compliment female-dominated schools helping all students see themselves in the people who are investing in them.
DADS volunteers build relationships that make students want to come to school
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