The Education Program funds policy studies, research, development, demonstrations, evaluations, dissemination, and public engagement to accomplish its objectives. An individual grant should develop knowledge usable beyond its boundaries and should add clear and substantial value to accomplishing the goals of a Program priority.
The five Program priorities are listed below. To see a brief rationale and examples of grants that the Foundation has recently funded, click on the name of the priority. For additional information about Program priorities, please see the Education Program Strategic Plan and the Program Plans for 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 , 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
Education Program Priorities
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Increase student achievement by developing, demonstrating, evaluating, and disseminating approaches to systematically improve K-12 classroom instruction in urban school systems. Please note, we are not accepting unsolicited LOIs or proposals in this area. |
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Using research, policy analyses, public information strategies, and other means to help improve the quality of the state’s schools and community colleges.
Using policy research, demonstration projects, and public information strategies to increase access to high-quality undergraduate education by improving achievement in California community colleges.
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Improve access to exemplary educational content by making high-quality open educational resources freely available on the Web. Demonstrate the capacity of open educational resources to transorm teaching and learning. |
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At the Foundation's initiative only, Opportunity grants are made that support the overall goals of the Foundation yet are not directly aligned with one of the other four program areas. Historically, the Foundation has made selective grants that support excellence in higher education. Please note, we are not accepting unsolicited LOIs or proposals in this area. |
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