Education Program: Investing in Knowledge, Skills, and Character
Susan Harvey describes how the Foundation is building on early STEM funding, and supporting youth character development.
Education
Education, Character
The Power of Play (video)
Playworks believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid and creates a place for every kid on the playground – a place where they belong, have fun, and are part of the game.
Education, Education policy
Children Now (video)
Children Now leverages its in-house policy expertise and coordinates a broad, diverse network of organizations who care about kids to make children the top priority in California.
Education, Character
The New Presidio Parklands Project (video)
The New Presidio Parklands Project will create a civic space reconnecting Crissy field with the heart of the Presidio, including an expanded campus for youth development and experiential learning programs.
Education, STEM
Teacher Residencies (video)
California public school students deserve teachers who are well-prepared from their first day of work. The Fresno Teacher Residency aims to meet this need by providing an innovative pathway to teaching that is grounded in exactly what Fresno students will need.
Education, Character
Techbridge (video)
Techbridge offers high quality afterschool programs that expose girls to science, technology and engineering. Techbridge builds their confidence and skills by engaging them in hands-on projects and connecting them with industry mentors to inspire them to go to college and pursue science, technology, and engineering careers.
Education, STEM
Supporting High-Quality Teaching with the New Standards
California has adopted a new set of academic standards in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. To support teachers, leaders and students in shifting their practice, the Foundation has two initiatives underway: Math in Common® and NGSS Early Implementers Initiative.
Education, Character
Grantee Story: Positive Coaching Alliance (video)
Positive Coaching Alliance is a national non-profit developing “Better Athletes, Better People” by working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building youth sports experience.
Education, STEM
Preparing Teachers to Make Lasting Impact
Evidence-based initiatives are helping to ensure that teachers have the skills and knowledge they need to deliver relevant, meaningful educations to today’s students.
Education, STEM
Grantee Story: Education Outside (video)
Education Outside’s innovative programming provides opportunities for students to interact with nature, bringing learning to life in outdoor classrooms.