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A View from the Classroom: What Teachers Can Tell Philanthropy About the Needs of Schools
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.
CHEFA Hosts First Nonprofit Education Forum
HARTFORD, CT -- On June 26, 2019 The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) held its’ first Nonprofit Education Forum featuring Jeff Fuhrer, executive vice president and senior policy advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Artificial Intelligence in Education Seminar for Grantmakers
Join the Center for Curriculum Redesign and Grantmakers for Education members for a private seminar hosted at Harvard University’ Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, MA
The Broad View Fund Awards Grant to Innovative Collaboration
BRISTOL, CT -- On November 28, a $13,525 grant from The Broad View Fund at Main Street Community Foundation was awarded to support a collaborative exchange between Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, and the Talcott Center for Child Development. Together, they will be launching an innovative curriculum called Bristol=Resilient Children.
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.
Danbury United Way Back-To-School Drive Valued at $43,770
More than 290 children were outfitted with supplies and necessities
United Way Seeks Sponsors for Back-To-School Programs in Danbury
DANBURY, CT -- Learn how you can help a Danbury student in need get ready to take on a new school year by joining United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) as a sponsor for its 2018 Back-To-School program in Danbury.
Trust for Learning Announces RFP to Advance Ideal Learning in the Public Sector
Trust for Learning (the Trust) is pleased to announce a request for proposals (RFP) for projects that will build on its work of expanding highly developmental early childhood education, or Ideal Learning. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2018.
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.
Hartford Public Schools District Receives $380,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation to Support Family and School Community Partnership Efforts
HARTFORD, CT -- Across the nation, educators are placing greater emphasis on finding ways to authentically engage families and surrounding school communities in the support and expansion of educational opportunities for students Thanks to a recent
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
DANBURY, CT -- Danbury’s Park Avenue School’s early reading scores show an increase of more than 10%, and for students involved in interventions by United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) that increase was more than 30%.
Trust for Learning Welcomes Libby Doggett to its Board of Advisors
WESTON, CT -- Trust for Learning, a group of grantmakers that accelerates the supply of ideal learning programs, welcomes Libby Doggett to its Board of Advisors.
Program to Empower Latino Parents Receives Grant from the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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.
Social Venture Partners Connecticut Invites Letters of Interest for Investment
WESTPORT, CT -- Social Venture Partners Connecticut (SVP Connecticut), a program and field of interest fund of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, announced that it is accepting Letters of Interest for investment through an online application. The submission deadline is Monday, October 16.