To create a public information and awareness campaign led by state and local chambers of commerce partnering with other equity-focused advocacy organizations in targeted states and districts experiencing the greatest need in closing the homework gap
The purpose of this grant is to support its Equitable Recovery Initiative to respond to the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 on majority-minority communities.
2020
Education
$350,000
Policy Innovators in Education Network, Inc.
To support grantee's work to connect state-level education advocacy organizations with colleagues across the country to amplify their voices and maximize their impact
To expand the existing State Teacher Policy Database (STPD) and Teacher Contract Database (TCD) to include policies affecting teachers in Puerto Rico, and to pilot a tool that will enhance local partners' use of the two databases to advocate for high-quality teacher policies
To support four projects that provide research and insights to improve and advance education policy and reform issues for the field at large, as well as help inform the K-12 program's strategy.
To assist charter operators with finding affordable permanent facilities financing via a pooled loan model that has garnered an investment grade "A" rating
To elevate the people, programs and policies in K-12 education that are leading to thriving national and regional economies for business leaders across the country
San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc.
To support the scaling of its Network Principal Initiative (NPI) as part of the San Antonio Independent School District's (SAISD) System of Great Schools (SGS) efforts