Sentences with phrase «philanthropic support from»

With philanthropic support from both the public and the technology and video game industries, ESA Foundation awards scholarships to aspiring game developers, encourages inclusivity in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields, and helps organizations use video games to advance good causes.

This project was made possible by generous philanthropic support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Federal SAFETEA - LU, and the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr..

This project was made possible by generous philanthropic support from The Tiffany & Co..

The polling is being published ahead of a Sutton Trust summit in New York with philanthropic support from Carnegie Corporation of New York today (19 April) which will draw on international evidence on the role of school structural reform, accountability, professional development and the use of research in schools in improving social mobility.

Malgieri says public support is becoming more important than ever in this economic environment, «I think traditionally Rochester had that philanthropic support from Wegmans and people from the philanthropic community knew about it and wanted to support it.

Critical Path Institute (C - Path) is an independent, nonprofit organization established in 2005 with public and private philanthropic support from the Arizona community, Science Foundation Arizona, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Not exact matches

The Maria Fund receives support from individual donors throughout the world, major philanthropic organizations, and a range of fundraisers.

There are measures that are no - brainers: why are foreign companies spared sales tax on advertising and subscription sales that Canadian competitors pay; and why are 19th - century charity laws allowed to hinder philanthropic foundations from supporting journalism?

support from many philanthropic donors and well - wishers; Akshaya Patra has grown from humble beginnings serving just 1,500 school children across 5 schools.

Canada's largest companies are equally engaged in philanthropic activity, providing everything from ongoing funding for medical research, to emergency relief for victims of natural disasters, mentoring programs for indigenous entrepreneurs, and resettlement support for newly arrived refugees.

During these crusades, Moody pioneered many techniques of evangelism: a house - to - house canvass of residents prior to a crusade; an ecumenical approach enlisting cooperation from all local churches and evangelical lay leaders regardless of denominational affiliations; philanthropic support by the business community; the rental of a large, central building; the showcasing of a gospel soloist; and the use of an inquiry room for those wanting to repent.

Since 2000, scientific research and international collaboration on Golden Rice have been supported by funding and in - kind support from the private, public, and philanthropic sectors.

(Educare families pay no tuition; an average of 16 percent of the funding comes from philanthropic support, and the rest comes from federal Head Start and Early Head Start funds and other government subsidies for low - income parents.)

Support comes from individual donations, foundation grants, and philanthropic gifting.

«Global philanthropic support for efforts to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts totaled $ 283 million in 2013... 288 foundations awarded nearly 2,000 grants in support of more than 1,200 organizations working for peace, justice, diplomacy, and national and global security, from conducting research on the prevention of nuclear terrorism to supporting citizen journalism in Egypt.

The money to support them comes from federal, state and philanthropic organizations.

The honor recognizes Bloomberg's public health policies — from banning smoking in bars and restaurants to eliminating trans fats in city eateries — along with his philanthropic efforts to support public health education and global anti-smoking campaigns.

The Board of Governors serve as ambassadors who assist the Rhode Island Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees in identifying and promoting philanthropic support and partnerships from individuals, families, corporations, and foundations, while educating others throughout the community.

The 2016 research grants to explore new ideas are made possible through generous philanthropic support including leadership gifts from The Frank Stein and Paul S. May Grants for Innovative Research, The Alcon Foundation, the Dr. Henry A. Sutro Family Grant for Research, Dr. James and Elizabeth Wise, and the Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation, Inc..

It also receives critical support from philanthropic partners.

Long supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute and other philanthropic entities, Cole is an active clinical researcher having developed pediatric cancer clinical trial protocols in conjunction with the national cooperative organization Children's Oncology Group and other collaborators.

But yes, the resistance is fierce from suburban families who think their schools are perfect, and philanthropic foundations have not been focused on supporting suburban charter expansion.

A serious transmission process for innovation requires much more attention to rewarding districts that serve as alpha sites (starting with philanthropic and federal research support), easing the transfer of new solutions from district hands to independent entities, and creating a culture where such a dynamic transmission belt is regarded as a good, healthy, and normal thing.

Tom Payzant, the veteran superintendent who heads up Boston Public Schools, says large school districts get funding from a variety of philanthropic organizations, but he has had to work hard to persuade these funders to align their efforts to support a system - wide vision of how to improve education and avoid contributing to what he calls «project-itis,» which is just a series of ad hoc donations that make givers feel good but have little impact on students.

Arts organizations, while fearful of the impact of federal budget cuts at the National Endowment for the Arts, are feeling a resurgence of support from the philanthropic community.

Far more likely, I think, is the too - familiar routine in which promising boutique programs (which benefit from selection effects, enormous enthusiasm, philanthropic support, and a sharply honed sense of mission) become one more disappointing fad when adopted by a slew of district and university officials eager to sign on for the best practice of the moment but who don't ultimately have any stomach for the wrenching changes needed to do it right.

In support of our mission — to elevate awareness and understanding of important educational issues among professionals and the public — we seek and accept grant funding from the philanthropic community that reflects a similar commitment to improving K - 12 education for all children.

Editorial decision - making and the creation and publication of content — including content produced with support from philanthropic funding — remain in the sole control of Education Week, under the direction of its Editor - in - Chief and Executive Editor.

Celebration of Excellence is a program sponsored by the Connecticut State Department of Education and the General Assembly with financial support from business and philanthropic groups.

The success, sustainability, and growth of New Tech Network is made possible by support from philanthropic organizations and district engagements.

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is taking heat from education groups, which say the Gates Foundation's philanthropic support comes with strings attached.

These groups are doing work that is integral to schools» mission of helping students to succeed, but students would not be able to benefit from them if it weren't for philanthropic support.

As a result of this type of support from Congress, state legislatures, and philanthropic organizations, a steadily increasing number of principals will be affected by compensation systems that offer additional compensation based on student achievement, professional knowledge and skills, and service in high - poverty and other hard - to - staff schools.

Schools do pay to use the survey and have the data analyzed but support from philanthropic foundations helps keep those costs low, she said.

EdSource receives support from over a dozen philanthropic foundations, including the Gates Foundation.

Simon explains that, «Well - established and successful chains of charter schools, such as KIPP, Green Dot or Achievement First, receive hefty support from philanthropic foundations and private donors.

A University of California regent is gathering support from civic, business and philanthropic leaders to pressure the seven member Board of Education of the Los Angeles Unified School District to «make every effort» to retain the services of John Deasy, its embattled school superintendent.

The district was firing on multiple cylinders with Consortium research; CPS real - time data; Network for College Success resources; philanthropic support over multiple years from many, including the Spencer, Joyce, and MacArthur foundations; and the dedication of educators.

In recent years community colleges have gained meaningful support — from the federal government and from a good number of philanthropic organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation — to develop important initiatives geared toward helping students earn credentials that have labor - market value.

The report says the initial support for the plan from the Broad and Walton foundations «should help to catalyze support from other philanthropic sources.»

Typically those high performers are well - resourced, with strong community support and often with additional funding from philanthropic interests.

should help to catalyze support from other philanthropic sources.»

In each of the past 15 years, the Public Policy Forum has surveyed nonprofit leaders in southeast Wisconsin to gain insight into the financial health of their organizations and their success in generating support from philanthropic and government...

ERIN, which is currently in beta mode, provides user - friendly information in five key areas, including: education research, education policy, reform organizations, education technology, and philanthropic support across 13 key topics ranging from issues such as blended learning to teacher evaluations.

Lessons From Los Angeles Unlike New York City — where philanthropic funding supported a top - down approach to reform, a fairly similar set of reform ideas (school level autonomy, choice, and accountability) have spread more slowly and organically in Los Angeles.

It was only doing so well because of the millions of dollars worth of support from (unelected) corporate and philanthropic backers.

Pearson's support for the Common Core State Standards, with generous support from «philanthropic» foundations like the Gates Foundation, practically assures that the tests that they produce will be closely «aligned» with the CCSS, all but guaranteeing that states will enter into agreements with Pearson to be the sole test provider for thousands of students each year.

An amazing number of smart and sophisticated people continue to harbor the fantasy that philanthropic contributions can take over funding journalism from the media companies that traditionally have supported the press.

As your philanthropic advisors, First Bank & Trust's Wealth Management department will work with you to prioritize your causes and create a philanthropic plan that supports your goals and protects your assets from taxation.

With the National Park Service, the Conservancy led this community and philanthropic - supported project featuring restored habitat, new trails and overlooks, and the Lands End Lookout visitor center with lead gifts from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation and the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.