Go Beyond Grades helps families and educators work together in support of student academic success. The campaign offers practical tools, trusted resources, and clear information for both families and teachers to strengthen partnerships between home and school so that every child can thrive. Created by national education nonprofit Learning Heroes, Go Beyond Grades works with local and national partners to bring these resources to families and educators in communities across the country.

Families want to support their children’s learning—but often don’t have clear information about whether their child is on track. Nearly 9 in 10 parents believe their child is on grade level, yet national data tells a different story—closer to 3 in 10 students are actually performing at grade level.

Why the disconnect? Most parents rely on report card grades—and nearly 80% say their child earns mostly B’s or better. While grades matter, they don’t fully reflect whether a child is meeting grade-level expectations.

Teachers consistently say one of the most important steps families can take is to build ongoing communication between home and school. Go Beyond Grades helps make those conversations easier, with free tools, tips, and resources in English and Spanish that help families understand how their child is really doing, take action, and partner with teachers to support their child’s learning.