To collect and analyze education data in Jacksonville, FL, to understand current trends, challenges, bright spots and opportunities that have the most significant impact on student's academic and social performance
2022
Education
$397,440
Advance Illinois NFP
To continue its work to advance quality and equity for students in Illinois by pairing strong research and partnerships with key education and policy leaders
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
To support research and communications investigating and describing the relationship between public education and upward mobility and how this contributes to the creation of thriving communities
To provide a consortium of nine rural school districts serving 3,668 students in grade 8-12 with career awareness, career exploration, career preparation and career experiences for postsecondary success
To continue providing technical assistance to Birmingham, Charleston and Washington, DC, as they develop plans to support the priorities and strategies outlined in the applications for the federal Good Jobs Challenge (GJC)
Bentonville Child Care and Development Center, Inc. d/b/a Helen R. Walton Children's Center
To support families from a wide range of economic backgrounds through the Sliding Scale Tuition Program and to invest in educators through an adjusted pay scale to assist with employee retention and recruitment
To pilot a digital internship management program with district and charter schools in NWA to increase the number of K-12 students with work-based learning experiences and to build interest in startups and small businesses
To award grants to messengers focused on elevating the programs, policies and people improving academic and life outcomes for children
2022
Education
$300,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation, Inc.
To catalyze the creation of a community-led fund that will establish innovative education-to-workforce pathways that support the next generation of Lexington learners and position these learners to be better prepared to access in-demand, high-wage employment opportunities
To create a fellowship program that addresses a critical gap in talent within state education agencies
2022
Education
$321,927
Center for Sustainable Agricultural Excellence & Conservation Inc.
To support a workforce program designed to assist small farmers in gaining skills and knowledge to fight the impacts of climate change, and programming to support women recently released from prison with skills to become gainfully employed
2022
Home Region
$356,200
Chalkbeat, Inc.
To support the continued national and regional news coverage on topics impacting parents, students and educators
To build coalitions and advocate on education policies and initiatives across the state, including leveraging Colorado's industry leaders and business community in career-connected pathways