NCEFS - National Consortium of Education Foundations

Trust in teaching - not more high-stakes testing

sfgate.com When I heard the news last week that the Department of Education is aiming to subject 4-year-olds to high-stakes testing, all I could do is shake my head in disbelief and despondently mutter a slightly altered riff off "...

Ex-Washington Schools Chancellor Rhee Starts Group to Promote Public-Education Change

online.wsj.com Ex-Washington schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee launched a group to support political candidates and school districts embracing big changes in public education.

600 Education Foundations and Growing | National Education Foundation Consortium

nationaleducationfoundations.org Approximately 500 education foundation have been identified in the Mid-Atlantic region. According to current research, approximately 100 new foundations will be established by 2010 in the Mid-Atlantic region.The same research states there will be approximately 8,000 location education foundations t

The National Consortium of Education Foundations Experiences Skyrocketing Growth; Secures Competitiv

nationaleducationfoundations.org Phoenixville, PA, June 11, 2007—The spring semester proved to be a season of unprecedented growth for both The National Consortium of Education Foundations (NCEF) and its expanding membership base. The non-profit organization reports that it now serves 425 education foundations across the Mid-At

Keep 12,000+ Kids Safe: Save Afterschool Programs in New Jersey! | Change.org

change.org New Jersey After 3 is a statewide network of high-quality, cost-effective afterschool programs that serves more than 12,000 students in 115 schools...

Senior Adults for Greater Education :: Home

beasage.org 2009 was an amazing year for S.A.G.E. We are honored to have served our community for 10 years, realizing our goals of supporting seniors and youth, while building a bridge to the future. This year we have added new schools and districts to our family, and are pr

Facebook CEO unveils education foundation | The Social - CNET News

news.cnet.com Attracting scrutiny from critics who think it's a big PR stunt, young billionaire Mark Zuckerberg makes good on his word to donate $100 million to the school system in Newark, N.J. Read this blog post by Caroline McCarthy on The Social.

Local School Foundation - How to Get Started | National Education Foundation Consortium

nationaleducationfoundations.org The formation of a local Education Foundation is simple. Firstly, you need to select a committee and elect office bearers including a Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Public Officer. From here you complete the necessary Incorporation forms required by your state Department of Fair Trading equiv

25 Steps to Organizing a Local Education Foundation | National Education Foundation Consortium

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Elements of Successful Public School Foundations | National Education Foundation Consortium

nationaleducationfoundations.org School foundations, as with all other voluntary associations, are thus rooted in activities that allow people a sense of control and success over matters critical to their quality of life and the well being of their families and community. When a voluntary association loses the ability to provide th

School Districts Warn of Even Deeper Teacher Cuts - NYTimes.com

Can our education foundations help.... http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/education/21teachers.html

nytimes.com Hundreds of thousands of teachers around the country are being told that their jobs may be eliminated in June.

PND - News - Target Corp. to Donate $1 Billion for Education by 2015

Targte to donate $1Billion towards our nations schools. http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=309100009

foundationcenter.org The Minneapolis-based Target Corporation has announced that it will donate more than $500 million in support of education by 2015, doubling its support for education-related activities and organizations to date.

School Pride TV show | TV Series Finale

NBC launches a new reality TV show focused on the physical improvement of schools. What do you think? http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/school-pride/

tvseriesfinale.com This alternative series credits Cheryl Hines of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Denise Cramsey of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and True Beauty as executive producers. It focuses on the stories of communities that come together to renovate their old schools. In the process, the community also finds its lo

NBC Education Nation

The education sector has be getting more and more attention this year as large media outlets focus on imrpvoements in our national school system. NBC launched www.educationnation.com to build awareness towards the improvements of our schools.

educationnation.com Education Nation is a nationally broadcast, in-depth conversation about improving education in America. During an interactive summit on Rockefeller Plaza, parents, teachers and students will meet with leaders in politics, business and technology to explore the challenges and opportunities in educati

Gilfus Education Group | Education Consulting

Link to one of our funders and sponsors.

gilfuseducationgroup.com The Gilfus Education Group offers independent education consulting, technology implementations and research services to educational institutions, industry investors and the educational companies that serve them.

National Consortium of Education Foundations

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nationaleducationfoundations.org The National Consortium of Education Foundations partners with schools to start, operate and grow public and private school foundations.