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Facebook Founder Commits $100 Million to Support Newark Public S...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 09/23/2010 - 23:20

The funds will be used to launch a foundation to support the Newark public school system, which, despite fifteen years of state control, has test scores and graduation rates that are among the lowest in the state....


 

Dell Foundation Awards $10 Million to Improve Student Achievemen...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 09/29/2009 - 22:30

The grant will be used to help establish a statewide data system for elementary and secondary schools, enabling educators and administrators to predict performance levels and graduation rates and better prepare all students for college and beyond....


 

Gates Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Study Effectiveness of O...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 07/07/2009 - 22:40

Gates Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Study Effectiveness of Online Degree Program for Low-Income Students
The grant will enable Western Governors University, an online college, to examine how its flexible, competency-based degree programs can help improve the nation's low graduation rates among low-income and minority students ages 18 to 26....


 

Gates Foundation, MDC Award $16.5 Million for Remedial Education...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 06/22/2009 - 23:00

The grants were awarded through MDC's new Developmental Education Initiative, which is designed to expand remedial programs that have helped boost graduation rates at community colleges, especially among minority and low-income students....