Education
We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach her full potential. That’s why Target supports education programs that reach children of all ages, with a focus on reading-related programs, partnerships and volunteerism.
Focus on Reading
Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a critical step on the path to graduation. Read about how we’re helping more children reach this important milestone.
Local Impact
Through our more than 1,700 stores in 49 states, we’re investing and volunteering in communities around the country. See how we’re making a difference near you.
Programs & Partnerships
To reach more students in more places, Target partners with organizations and experts to design innovative education programs, and we actively support community partners who do the same.
Learn more.
Our Goals
We’re taking a closer look at our commitment to education—at what we’ve accomplished and what’s yet to be done. See our goals for supporting education.
Reading Matters
Education is a longtime focus of Target’s community giving—and when it comes to causes, it’s by far the top priority of our guests.
At Target, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to graduate from high school and reach his or her full potential. That’s why we’re on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015.
A significant portion of this giving will fund programs and partnerships that help more U.S. children reach one of the most critical milestones on the path to graduation: reading proficiently by the end of third grade. In fact, research shows that at the end of third grade, school curriculum shifts from learning to read to reading to learn, and that students who can't read at grade level by this time have trouble keeping up, and often fall behind.
“Target has been a great supporter of our efforts to improve education.”
-U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
