Real support.
Real student progress.
See how Pando helps students stay connected, feel safe, improve skills, overcome barriers, and keep moving toward graduation and what comes next.
The Pando impact
Measurable outcomes, grounded in student success
Pando measures impact by the success and achievements of the students it serves. Across attendance, academics, school connection, and student support, Pando uses real results to evaluate programs, improve its approach, and help more students thrive in school and in their community.
50,000+
students impacted yearly
95%
graduate high school
88% of K-3 PandoKids
received literacy support
92% of students
received Social Emotional Learning or Mental Health support
Student stories, shared with care
Every story shows what support can make possible.
Behind each number is a student, family, school, or community moment where support made a difference. Some stories are academic. Some are about attendance, basic needs, behavior, belonging, or post-graduation opportunity. Together, they show how Pando helps students stay connected when the next step could otherwise feel uncertain.
Many stories are summarized or anonymized to protect student privacy while still showing the real impact of the work.
What support changes for students
Small barriers can become turning points when students have someone in their corner.
These stories show how Pando support can meet students in practical, personal, and timely ways. Whether the need is academic help, attendance motivation, food support, emotional guidance, or post-graduation access, the goal is the same: help students stay connected and keep moving forward.
Academic Support
STAR Student Triples Reading Fluency and Rebuilds Confidence
A STAR student began the year struggling academically and reading 27 words during fall testing. Through one-on-one sessions, academic practice, and Pando groups, she worked steadily and rebuilt her confidence. By spring, she read 85 words and showed some of the strongest progress in her class and grade.
Impact takeaway
A STAR student increased reading fluency from 27 to 85 words and rebuilt academic confidence.
Social-Emotional Learning
First Grader Builds Honesty and Stronger Friendships
A first-grade student worked with Pando on honesty, anxiety, and feeling accepted by peers. As he developed stronger, healthier friendships, school staff saw a significant change. He completed the entire quarter without lying and showed greater confidence around his peer group.
Impact takeaway
A first grader went an entire quarter without lying after building confidence and healthier friendships.
Social-Emotional Learning
First Grader Thrives Through Friendship and Emotional Support
A first-grade student was referred to Pando in kindergarten after struggling to integrate into school, form friendships, and stay regulated. Pando groups and direct support focused on expressing emotions and building positive relationships. He now actively participates, has several friends, and is thriving at school.
Impact takeaway
A first grader who struggled to adjust to school now participates, regulates emotions, and has friends.
Social-Emotional Learning
Creative Student Becomes a Caring Group Leader
A student first referred to Pando in first grade for disruptive behavior, anxiety, and social-emotional needs received lunch groups, one-on-one support, and encouragement in art and creativity. By third grade, he had grown into a leader who checks on other students and uses his creativity as a strength.
Impact takeaway
Three years of consistent support helped a creative third grader become a caring leader.
Support shouldn't disappear when life changes
A school change, graduation, or hard season can interrupt a student's momentum fast. Pando exists to keep support connected over time, because students do better when they know there is still a place to return to for help, guidance, and next steps.
Students connected to Pando over time are more likely to keep moving toward graduation and post graduation success.
Keep the story moving forward
You can help more students stay connected to the support, community, and next steps they need.
Every story on this page points to something bigger. When students can find support without having to dig, they are more likely to stay connected, keep their momentum, and move toward what comes next. If you believe that support should continue across school years and life stages, this is your chance to be part of it.