Philanthropy

This study sets out to understand the extent of corporate support for college readiness and access and the most effective practices major corporations use to support college readiness and access initiatives. ... More

The event convened over 45 corporate and private philanthropic leaders and education leaders for two and a half days to explore how best to leverage corporate philanthropic monies to maximize the impact on education. ... More

Examines whether corporate philanthropies continue their support of education improvement during an economic downturn. ... More

Afterschool.org provides information about funding opportunities for afterschool programs, professional development, relevant current news, and a database of promising practices. ... More

A partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the College Success Foundation, the Achievers Program provides high school students with the necessary rigor for college success. ... More

Posse provides scholarships, support, and college access information to underserved and overlooked students. ... More

Originally formed in 1982 at the urging of the business community, the Boston Compact joined Boston business leaders, the Mayor of Boston, the Boston Public Schools (BPS), and local higher education institutions in an effort to improve student achievement in the city’s public schools. ... More

The Greater Louisville Education Commitment demonstrates how commitment and co-operation between corporate, educational institutions, and the community as a whole can act to institutionalize academic reform and change. ... More

The Time Warner, Inc. case study is a prime example of how data gathered from research can be effectively applied to guide corporate practice. ... More

Achieving the Dream is a national program designed to provide students with the remediation, support, and guidance necessary to complete a community college degree. ... More