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Grant Programs: Education
The Education program seeks to prepare young people, ages 14 - 24, who are not on track to graduate or are first generation college-goers, to complete high school and obtain post-secondary credentials. We are particularly interested in cross-sector collaborations between school districts, local government, alternative education providers, community based organizations, and community colleges that improve educational outcomes and options for off-track and out-of-school youth.
Our two Education focus areas are:
1). Pathways to Success
Goal: To increase the graduation rates of high school dropouts and students who are off-track to graduating high school, and also to create alternative pathways to post-secondary education or training for non-traditional students.
Types of activities supported
- Accelerated pathways and educational alternatives for off-track students and dropouts to graduate high school with the skills and connections to advance into the labor market and/or post-secondary education
- Alternative programs that provide older students with the ability to start over and move quickly with a focus on transition to work or post-secondary education and training, including career pathways to high wage/high demand occupations
- Programs that address barriers facing first generation college-going students with practical information about college preparation, college entry requirements, and post-secondary options
- Research and policy work to evaluate and support these kinds of activities
2). Teaching and Student Support
Goal: To develop and disseminate instructional practices and student support services that help out-of-school youth to complete high school and/or post-secondary education or training.
Types of activities supported
- Programs to improve teacher practice and knowledge about how to increase academic success for low-achieving students and students at risk for not completing high school
- Programs to develop teaching methods and courses to assist out-of-school youth and struggling students to catch-up academically, especially in math and literacy
- Innovative student support services that increase retention and graduation rates, such as counseling, mentoring, academic tutoring, and strengthening students’ social support systems
- Programs that increase parent and family knowledge and advocacy for student success and college readiness
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