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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Two NCTAF States Each Awarded $45,000 from KnowledgeWorks Foundation - Grant Money Opens Opportunities for South Carolina and West Virginia to Transform Education
The National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) today announced that two of its partner states have received $45,000 planning grants from KnowledgeWorks Foundation to develop initiatives that transform teaching and learning for the future.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Strickland seeks input for education agenda
Governor Ted Strickland told a group of education innovators attending a KnowledgeWorks Foundation conference today that he will rely on their expertise to help shape his administration’s education agenda.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Educators from Ohio High School Transformation Initiative celebrate by sharing and innovating together
Teachers, administrators and school districts have reason to celebrate today. KnowledgeWorks Foundation’s Educator’s Knowledge Network (EKN) is holding its fourth professional learning event, “Sharing and Innovating Together,” at The Bertram Inn in Aurora, OH.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Governor Strickland's State of the state address - KnowledgeWorks Foundation applauds education emphasis of Strickland's first State of the State
KnowledgeWorks Foundation believes that educational investment is endemic to Ohio’s ability to reverse the State’s “brain drain,” improve educational attainment and build a highly skilled 21st century workforce. Hence, the foundation commends Governor Ted Strickland for his focus on education in today’s State of the State address.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Ohio's Career Pathways program - Workers gain skills to succeed
KnowledgeWorks Foundation announced today the release of a new documentary, Career Pathways Explored: Stories from Ohio. The documentary details the importance of forming partnerships between education, economic, social and workforce development organizations to improve the skills of low wages workers and better serve the workforce needs of employers.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
National report - Ohio’s progress in increasing low-income student participation rates in higher education
In its recent analysis, “College Participation Rates for Students from Low Income Families by State,” the research newsletter, Postsecondary Education Opportunity, rated Ohio fifth nationally in the rate of increase (4.8%). From FY2002 to FY2005, Ohio’s overall rank improved from 21st to 15th nationally in overall low income participation in higher education.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Education Groups Study Forecast of Education’s Future - KnowledgeWorks Education Map of the Decade
Nonprofit groups working to improve education were given a glimpse into the future when KnowledgeWorks Foundation introduced its Education Map of the Decade to members of Grantmakers for Education today.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Online teacher network celebrates anniversary - Educators Knowledge Network
Educator's Knowledge Network (EKN) is celebrating one year of online collaboration for educators in the Ohio High School Transformation and Early College High School initiatives.
Monday, January 29, 2007
KnowledgeWorks Foundation appoints new director of external affairs
KnowledgeWorks Foundation announced today that Kevin Boyce has been named to the position of Director of External Affairs to lead the foundation’s efforts in government relations and community affairs.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Minter joins KnowledgeWorks board
Steven A. Minter, whose pioneering leadership of The Cleveland Foundation played a key role in revitalizing that city, has been named to the board of directors of KnowledgeWorks Foundation.
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