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A View from the Classroom: What Teachers Can Tell Philanthropy About the Needs of Schools
What can over a million teachers tell us about the needs of schools? This report digs into the data from 1.8 million teacher requests on the crowdfunding site DonorsChoose to tell the story from inside today's classrooms. We feel this data provides a roadmap for funders seeking to support students directly, but also for funders seeking broader reform of U.S. education policy and systems.
2020 Education Grantmakers Institute
This Institute is a biennial program offered to education funders interested in a small-group format that allows rigorous investigation of relevant and pressing issues in education and philanthropy.
State Data Plan: Education & Workforce Development Data Forum
The Connecticut Data Collaborative in partnership with the Chief Data Officer Tyler Kleykamp is hosting two Data Forums to discuss the Focal Points in the State Data Plan.
The NEA Foundation Names Sara Sneed New President and CEO
WASHINGTON, DC -- On the cusp of its 50th anniversary in 2019, the NEA Foundation, a public charity founded by educators for educators, today announced that Sara Sneed, a nationally recognized champion of public education, will succeed Harriet Sanford as president and CEO of the NEA Foundation on March 1, 2019.
Tauck Family Foundation Announces Second Investee Cohort
WILTON, CT -- After a thorough and rigorous application and due diligence process, the Tauck Family Foundation is pleased to announce its Second Investee Cohort.
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Invests More Than $160,000 in Support of Local Children and Families
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Invests Nearly $350,000 to Support Windham Region Youth and Families
Danbury United Way Back-To-School Drive Valued at $43,770
United Way Seeks Sponsors for Back-To-School Programs in Danbury
Trust for Learning Announces RFP to Advance Ideal Learning in the Public Sector
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Awards $25,000 to Manchester Public School
Hartford Foundation Sponsors Report on K-12 School District Regionalization
HARTFORD, CT -- As Connecticut continues to respond to budget challenges and declining school enrollment, some school districts have been considering regionalizing their K-12 education services as a way to reduce costs. In an effort to get a clearer understanding of the potential educational and community impacts of school and district regionalization, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has sponsored a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of K-12 regionalization to help inform those efforts. The literature review focuses on what is known about the effects of K-12 regionalization on education expenditures and educational achievement, based on recent empirical studies.
Windsor Public Schools Receives $334,690 Grant for Family and Community Partnership Plan
WINDSOR, CT -- Thanks in part to a Family and Community Partnership Plan funded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Windsor Public Schools district continues to see an increase in student achievement. This initiative, funded with $334,690 from the Hartford Foundation this year, is designed to help the district to partner with families and community stakeholders in support of raising student success.
Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership Hosts Community Report Out
DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership in conjunction with the United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) is proud to announce a Community Report Out event on January 23, 2018, at 8:00 am in the Community Room of the Danbury Police Headquarters.
United Way Neighborhood Initiative Positively Impacting Literacy Assessment Scores at Danbury’s Park Avenue School
New Studies Explore Partnership and Student Progress through Expanded Learning Opportunities
HARTFORD, CT -- New case studies sponsored by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Ford Foundation examine the current state of expanded learning as well as actions taken by district, state, philanthropic and other leaders within and outside of Connecticut to support students’ expanded learning.
Cox Charities Northeast 2018 Community Grant Application for STEAM Programs
Design Principles for a New School Funding Formula in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, CT -- A number of Connecticut’s leading education organizations -- the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE), the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS), the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS), the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (ConnCAN), and the Connecticut Council for Education Reform (CCER) have agreed to a set of design principles for the development of a new school funding formula that supports student learning. These guiding principles were developed with Professor Ken Wong, of Brown University and with the assistance of the independent, nonpartisan Connecticut School Finance Project.
Dec 2016 Meeting Resources
Materials from the December 8, 2016 Education Affinity Group Meeting.