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Foundation Innovation, LLC is the nationally recognized nonprofit development solution transforming the way community’s serve educators and students. FI is dedicated to the evolution of school funding. Our goal: Empower you to better equip schools. 

We have partnered with over 350 education foundations to assist in everything from establishing a foundation, strategic planning, website development, marketing plans and much, much more! Our conferences have been attended by over 450 different education foundations and 2,000+ people, across the nation. Many of these foundations have attended our conferences multiple times in order to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations in education foundation procedure, as well as networking with other foundations in their communities. In the past 3 years, Foundation Innovation's clients have raised more than $30 million in funds that went directly back into schools for grants and programs. 

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Dwindling school budgets make it difficult for educators to bring innovation and creative practices into their classrooms. However, educators determined to bring the best to their students do not have to be limited by a small school budget. Multiple education foundations provide non-profit organizations and educators with the funds they need to bring revolutionary programs into their schools and communities in order to significantly impact the lives of their students.

Annenberg Foundation

The Annenberg Foundation seeks to fund large-scale projects designed to improve education and also have a greater impact on the community. Priority is given to organizations in the Los Angeles County area. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000. In addition, the Annenberg Foundation offers free educational materials and provides workshops to help leaders of non-profit organizations learn how to write and submit grant proposals.

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

In the United States, the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on helping children receive a quality secondary and post-secondary education. The majority of grants are focused on organizations and schools in the Pacific Northwest and range from helping implement kindergarten readiness programs and aligning instruction to the Common Core State Standards to creating programs designed to help prepare students for college.

American Honda Foundation

Every year, the American Honda Foundation awards multiple grants ranging from $20,000 to $75,000. Grants focus on all areas of education, but are particularly focused on improving literacy and STEM education. Organizations seeking to implement programs focused on those areas may submit grant proposals to this education foundation four times a year.

The NEA Foundation

Grants from The NEA Foundation focus on improving student achievement and teacher leadership. More than $8 million in grants have been awarded by the education foundation, with nearly 200 new grants awarded each year. Learning & Leadership grants are $2,000-$5,000 awards designed to help educators plan, present and attend professional development sessions. Student Achievement grants are also $2,000-$5,000 awards and are designed to support programs, activities and experiences to improve students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

These are only a small sampling of the many foundations offering grants to help improve education in the United States. According to The Foundation Center, the top 50 foundations alone awarded more than $850 million dollars to elementary and secondary education in 2007. While many of the grants went to universities and large non-profit groups focused on education, many were also awarded to those who simply wanted to make a difference in the lives of the students in their schools and communities.

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This piece is a summary of the new report, “ Learning to leapfrog: Innovative pedagogies to transform education .”

As the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) begins, attention is focused on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With only a decade left to achieve them, it could take a century before all children are learning at the levels needed to thrive today and in the future. If we are serious about meeting SDG 4 for education, we must reframe our mindset toward the concept of leapfrogging —or rapidly accelerating education progress. New research by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings, “ Learning to leapfrog: Innovative pedagogies to transform education ,” focuses on how innovations in teaching and learning can take root and scale, putting SDG 4 within reach. The report brings together previous OECD research on innovative pedagogies and CUE´s “ Leapfrogging Inequality ” book, to rethink and refine six innovative pedagogies that can transform teaching and learning (see figure).

Key finding 1: Innovative pedagogies are needed to transform learning

The report examines how innovative pedagogies are ripe for leapfrogging, that is, the pedagogies target skills that most impact students’ job prospects and social lives and secure the necessary depth and breadth of skills needed for lifelong learning. Many of these approaches can be used in low-resource settings and without technology, which can help close gaps in equity by helping learners who are furthest behind.

Building on the six innovative pedagogies, the report narrows in on example approaches of each. One of the approaches most ripe for leapfrogging is storytelling , an approach based on the gamification pedagogy. Storytelling can be especially impactful for teachers that base their teaching on lectures and traditional drilling, as it raises the quality of teacher narratives and engages students through powerful stories. Storytelling favors dialogue and brings together the apparently opposite “teacher-centered” and “student-centered” approaches, showing how innovation can build on teacher capacities and local beliefs.

Another approach ripe for leapfrogging is problem solving , an approach of the computational thinking pedagogy. This approach both develops a critical skill young people will need throughout their lives, and contrary to popular belief, can work well in low-tech settings. As an example, the CS Unplugged project offers off-line activities such as games, magic tricks, and competitions to show children the kind of thinking that is expected of a computer scientist. The project has become quite popular around the globe and has been translated into 12 languages, making this approach quite accessible.

Peter Tabichi, the 2019 Global Teacher Prize Winner from Kenya, shared how he uses innovations to leapfrog progress in education at the launch of the Brookings report at UNGA in September 2019.

Key finding 2: Three structural changes are needed for innovative pedagogies to flourish

Leapfrogging in education is an ambitious and challenging goal; it cannot be achieved solely through better conceptualizations and awareness of innovative pedagogies. “Learning to leapfrog” argues that policies need to be framed at multiple levels, which include teachers’ personal dispositions and skills, local conditions, and the wider national context of curriculum and policy priorities. In particular, the report calls for three structural changes for these transformations to take root:

• At the level of the teaching workforce, education decisionmakers should invest in teacher learning and professional development to ensure foundations for quality teaching . These foundations include pedagogical and content knowledge, teaching across a range of student abilities, and ample time for classroom instruction.
• Looking beyond the existing teaching workforce, education decisionmakers can widen the profile of who can be considered an educator . Doing so brings in specialized expertise and, in many cases (though not all) can “unburden” teachers from administrative responsibilities.
• The third structural change needed is to properly scaffold and manage hybrid learning environments —partnerships and models that blend formal and nonformal learning and are prevalent in today’s complex education landscape. Scaffolding through model approaches and support materials can ensure these hybrid arrangements offer quality learning that moves the needle on leapfrogging.

Key finding 3: Scaling innovative pedagogies requires systems transformation and leveraging networks

The three structural changes highlighted above point to the importance of scale, and how the adoption of innovation pedagogies will ultimately require system transformation. The report discusses how the goals of scaling should go beyond quantity of learners  reached, and, rather, scale deep change , which includes altering beliefs and norms, diffusing innovation, shifting ownership to those closest to innovation, and continual learning. The report argues that one way to scale deep change is by leveraging education networks. Teachers and other education actors will undoubtedly engage and learn from their peers to implement innovative practices; thus, an important route to scaling will come through the density and dynamism of education networks, such as chains of schools, communities of practice, and teacher networks.

With a decade left to reach the SDGs, the time to leapfrog is now. We hope decisionmakers will take note of the report and its findings. It will be featured amid the many UNGA events in an afternoon discussing innovations in teaching and learning on Monday, September 23rd together with the Education Workforce Initiative , which will launch a separate report on new approaches for how the education workforce can be designed, trained, and developed.

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Quality education is vital in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but this has been significantly disrupted by COVID-19. Image:  UNSPLASH/Ivan Aleksic

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• COVID-19 continues to disrupt schoolchildren’s right to a quality education.
• In March 2021, schools in 57 countries were still closed, according to the World Bank.
• Deloitte launched the World Class Education Challenge on the World Economic Forum's UpLink platform to search for innovators who are bridging gaps in learning and access.
• Deloitte will invest US$1 million in the 12 top innovations, announced today, supporting them to scale their solutions to impact more learners. This is part of Deloitte’s World Class ambition to provide educational opportunities to 100 million individuals by 2030.

Today’s students are tomorrow’s workers, problem-solvers and leaders. Access to a quality education is vital not just for children to thrive, but for social and economic development.

The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals set out that every child should have a free, quality primary and secondary level education. It’s estimated that the disruptions to education resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have set back progress in educational gains by 20 years . While all students were impacted by the pandemic, the difference between the privileged, and those being left behind, has widened even further.

In India, for example, one study suggests nearly 40% of students in less privileged households have not been able to study at all. And the government estimates some 30 million schoolchildren have no access to smartphones, devices or the internet to attend school online.

World Class Education Challenge

Deloitte is committed to using this moment to truly catalyze change. We must identify what is working, the new ways and innovations that are delivering results for students, and scale them. To find ideas with the highest potential for impact and scale, Deloitte ran the World Class Education Challenge on the World Economic Forum’s UpLink platform.

The Challenge had three focus areas: providing equitable access for students being left behind; investing in teachers’ development; and equipping students with the skills they will need in 2030. It focused on finding solutions in Africa, India and Asia Pacific.

From almost 400 submissions, 12 innovators have been selected. These individuals and their organizations will work alongside Deloitte professionals to help address the global education crisis. They will also receive up to US$1 million in professional services on a pro bono basis and financial grants.

Announcing the Top UpLink innovators

The 12 innovations chosen to be Top UpLink innovators are:

Developed with the needs of African teachers in mind, Learnable is an augmented teaching assistant that allows teachers to compose and distribute dynamic, interactive lessons via a dedicated mobile app and WhatsApp. Lessons can be saved offline, so that students do not need constant internet access.

Nomad Education

Nomad Education is a free mobile app which offers 350 academic certificates that helps more than 1 million francophone children every year to succeed in their studies, whatever their social, geographic or academic background.

Pan-African Robotics Competition

The Pan-African Robotics Competition (PARC) is the largest robotics competition in Africa and has educated more than a 1000 African youth in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), while also offering a Virtual Learning Platform (VLP) to enable the African youth to virtually learn to code, design and build their own robots. It also integrates a feature for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

A lack of quality STEM education directly impacts productivity and economic development in Nigeria. Millions of students have no access to traditional laboratories, which are expensive to build and maintain, says Oyebisi. StanLab is a cloud-based, 3D virtual laboratory platform, providing near real-life laboratory experience for students without access to physical laboratories.

UCT Online High School

UCT Online High School's mission is to turn physical limitations into digital opportunities for Africa’s children to access aspirational, quality secondary school education. Its purpose-built online school and free online curriculum pave the way for high quality, online and blended learning to be delivered at scale, and stimulate digital transformation of the education systems on the continent.

Call-A-Kahaani

Emotional intelligence, critical thinking and problem solving are key skills for the future of work. Call-a-Kahaani is Udhyam Learning Foundation's Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform to empower youth with entrepreneurial mindsets, leveraging engaging interactive storytelling.

Ekatra is a tool for educators and organizations to deliver learning at scale, using text (including SMS and WhatsApp) message-based micro courses targeted to improve learning, with the mission to bring important knowledge to people no matter what their circumstances are.

Rocket Learning

Rocket Learning builds vibrant digital communities of parents and teachers to support foundational learning for some of the world's most underprivileged children. It is helping 20,000 teachers reach over 200,000 parents daily with contextualized content in their local language sent via WhatsApp groups. This supports parents with the crucial early years education, including teaching children to recognize letters and numbers.

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An initiative of Generation Peace, this solution aims to empower educators to reinvent the way they teach. The web-based learning platform is designed to help Indonesian educators encourage innovation in their classrooms – and raise the next generation of critical thinkers. It offers practical tools, proven strategies, and best practices from around the world to inspire future change-makers.

Komerce is transforming the lives of rural Indonesian communities by unlocking e-commerce potential through education. The innovative platform teaches Indonesian youth e-commerce skills, and connects them with small and medium-sized enterprises in their rural towns, to both boost the local economy and provide opportunities for young people.

Scaling Skills That Matter

An innovation of The Posify Group, The Posify Academy is a student-led, evidence-based combined well-being and career development platform, arming youth with a sense of purpose and equipping them with future skills, so they can navigate this rapidly evolving world with confidence, and uncover and deliver their unique potential.

Tech-Voc Career Accelerator Program

An initiative of Edukasyon.ph, Tech-Voc Career Accelerator drives youth not in education, employment and training (NEET) in the Philippines to the frontlines of employment by transforming their interest into a passion for technical-vocational work through holistic skills development, industry training and linkages, and continuous learning.

The group of top innovators submitted to the education challenge were officially announced during the Sustainable Development Impact Summit. You can watch the session and find out more about the solutions here .

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Innovative Education Fund Grant Program

The Georgia Foundation for Public Education is pleased to announce the Innovative Education Fund Grant Program – a new grant opportunity for public schools, school districts and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Innovative Education Fund provides $25,000-$50,000 over 18 months for eligible organizations – traditional public and charter schools, school districts, and nonprofits organizations partnered with public schools and districts – to implement or expand innovative programs that contribute solutions to improve outcomes for Georgia students. The Innovative Education Fund is funded with donations from the PEACH Education Tax Credit .  The GFPE defines characteristics of innovative programs as those that are:

• Targeting the Root Cause of a Problem
• Disruptive & Transformative
• Contextualized
• A Breakthrough Approach

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To apply for an Innovative Education Fund grant, the organization you are representing must be one of the following:

• You are a school administrator, principal, or instructional coach at a charter school or traditional public school in the state of Georgia.*
• You are another type of leadership-level administrator in a Georgia LEA.
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*If you are a school administrator, principal, or instructional coach at a Georgia public school applying, please ensure that your district is aware of the application before submitting.

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• You are a school/school district located in a county with a population of 35,000 or less (2 points added to your raw score).
• You are a current or past IEF Prototype or Expansion Grant recipient and you are seeking an Expansion Grant to scale the work you implemented with your current or past IEF Prototype or Expansion Grant to impact a neighboring district, a new school(s), or more students at the original schools (2 points added to your raw score)

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Carefully review  The IEF Guidelines , including the eligibility requirements, application components, and the scoring rubric for the program to which you are applying: Innovating Education Expansion Grant and Innovating Education Prototype Grant .

Complete an application using the GFPE Application Portal: https://grants.gfpe.org/

Submit your application online by March 15, 2024.

The GFPE may invite the applicant and prospective grant team to participate in an interview with GFPE staff and board members during the weeks of April 1-12, 2024.

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Find inspiration in our past winners! In May 2023, we awarded a total of $287,723 to 15 innovative programs across the state. In May 2022, the GFPE awarded six Innovative Education Fund grants totaling $90,000 to schools and districts across the state.

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The Innovation Foundation

Powering intellects for a changing world.

Our mission is to educate through the lens of technologically enabled innovation, preparing and inspiring students, teachers and families to be on the right side of change.

“Our vision is a global population that advances technologically enabled innovation to make the world a better place.” -Catherine Wood

We seek to achieve our mission through a virtuous cycle of education, mentorship, partnership, and funding.

IF builds curricula that educate through the lens of technologically enabled innovation. IF Education curricula are built for every grade level and offered as a complement to the core curriculum or embedded within the core curricula. As part of IF Education, we offer a teacher training program that equips educators with the information necessary to understand, embrace, and teach innovation at the pace of change. Learn More

IF offers a mentorship program for students and teachers to increase psychological capital while encouraging imagination, creativity, and empowerment. IF Mentorship is designed to support the worldwide base of students and teachers to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Learn More

Partnership

IF seeks partnership opportunities to accelerate the adoption of education through the lens of innovation. IF Partnership is designed to align with organizations to engage students, teachers, and communities; provide goods and services; and produce and manufacture content. Learn More

IF provides funding through grants, scholarships, and special purpose projects that we believe will advance technology, innovation, and education. IF Funding is designed to aid organizations and people in their understanding of innovation and pursuit of education. Learn More

Today, the global economy is undergoing the largest technological transformation in history thanks to five innovation platforms evolving simultaneously.

Artificial Intelligence

Computational systems and software that evolve when fed with data should solve problems while automating knowledge work and accelerating the permeation of technology into all industries globally.

Advances in software, sensors, and actuators should enable robots to operate alongside humans in all sorts of environments, transforming manufacturing, production, and infrastructure and enhancing productivity while reducing costs.

As the cost of sequencing a whole human genome falls precipitously while our understanding of genomics grows exponentially, DNA sequencing and genome-specific therapeutics will see widespread clinical adoption, restructuring health care and enhancing the quality of life

Energy Storage

Declining battery costs should cause an explosion in mobile form factors, increasing the demand for electrical energy, displacing fossil fuels, and provisioning electrical energy more efficiently.

Blockchain Technology

Open-source protocols that enable and verify digital scarcity and proof of ownership should transform business and financial landscapes by offering more transparency and fewer capital and regulatory controls.

More important than ever, people need to understand, embrace, and advance innovation, so they can benefit from and participate in its transformational power.

We believe that a comprehensive approach to education that applies design thinking from early childhood through adulthood is the most effective way to stay on the right side of change.

IF differentiators

A founder focused solely on disruptive innovation.

With over 40 years of experience researching and investing in disruptive innovation, Cathie Wood recognizes that the full magnitude of innovation and the opportunities it creates often are unrecognized or misunderstood. In founding IF, Cathie seeks to power intellects for a changing world. Cathie strives to prepare everyone with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, embrace, and advance technology, enhancing the quality of life for all.

Educational leadership dedicated to empowering students

IF’s leaders recognize that educating through the lens of innovation demands a human-centric approach that inspires creativity and cultivates innovation. Our team seeks to build curricula and teacher training models that encourage collaboration and inquiry while inspiring innovative thinking.

Innovative curricula powered by ARK Invest’s research

ARK Invest researches and invests in disruptive innovation that is likely to change the way the world works. With a belief in transparency and education, ARK has partnered with IF to share ARK’s original research and collaborate with IF’s education leaders.

THE IF APPROACH

The Innovation Foundation sees immense possibilities in the changes driven by technological innovation. The success of our Founder in anticipating and understanding the economic power of disruptive technology has led us to an approach to education that develops everyone’s capacity to see their own possibilities in an emerging world.

An educational curriculum powered by research published by ARK Invest, and refined by our team of educators.

A mentorship program founded on the premise that innovation is the great leveler providing equal opportunity to everyone willing to see through the lens of innovation.

An educational platform designed to grow over time providing insight into individual learning styles and delivering personalized instructional experiences.

We believe: The best innovations reflect the moral and ethical dimensions of serving humanity. Everyone has the ability to imagine a better world, and powerful. New ideas can emerge from structured collaboration. Innovation has always been a transformative force in human lives.

Ramani DeAlwis

Head of Education – Middle School

As an Education Leader, Ramani leads all middle school initiatives for the foundation and oversees the development of curricula and teacher training models.

As an Education Leader, Ramani leads all middle school initiatives for the foundation and oversees the development of curricula and teacher training models. Prior to IF, Ramani served as the Executive Director for Alpha to Omega in Singapore, an institute for students with learning differences. Before working internationally, Ramani was a teacher and Head of School for an Independent private school in New York City for two decades and a co-founding Head of the Montessori Middle School in Connecticut. During that time, Ramani represented Montessori at the United Nations as an NGO and spearheaded adolescent student initiatives in Argentina, Nepal, Hong Kong, and Uganda. She has been a consultant to schools in Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and New York City. Ramani believes, as Einstein once said, “The formulation of the problem is often more essential than the solution.”

Head of Education – Early Childhood

As an Education Leader, Mary leads all early childhood initiatives for the Foundation, overseeing the development of curricula and teacher training models.

As an Education Leader, Mary leads all early childhood initiatives for the Foundation, overseeing the development of curricula and teacher training models. With a focus on meaningful and lasting results, Mary began her educational career teaching and designing curricula in northern Kenya. Since then, she has served schools as an administrator, diversity consultant, and community leader in New York, the Midwest, Colorado, and Montana – including her position as Head of School for thirty years (toddlers through 8th grade) at The Montessori School in Wilton, Connecticut. She has worked internationally as a motivational speaker and in curriculum and professional development. In partnership with the University of Hartford, she is co-founder of The Montessori Training Center of New England, founder of Practical Life Parenting, and is currently working on a book entitled Plum Line: Effective Practices for Living with Intention.

Caitlin Wood

Managing Director

As Co-Managing Director of the Innovation Foundation, in the Office of the Chairman. Caitlin also serves as the Chairman-designate of the Innovation Foundation.

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NSF invests $90M in innovative national scientific cyberinfrastructure for transforming STEM education

The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today a strategic investment of $90 million over five years in SafeInsights, a unique national scientific cyberinfrastructure aimed at transforming learning research and STEM education. Funded through the Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Level-2 program (Mid-scale RI-2), SafeInsights is led by OpenStax at Rice University, who will oversee the implementation and launch of this new research infrastructure project of unprecedented scale and scope.

SafeInsights aims to serve as a central hub, facilitating research coordination and leveraging data across a range of major digital learning platforms that currently serve tens of millions of U.S. learners across education levels and science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

With its controlled and intuitive framework, unique privacy-protecting approach and emphasis on the inclusion of students, educators and researchers from diverse backgrounds, SafeInsights will enable extensive, long-term research on the predictors of effective learning, which are key to academic success and persistence.

"We are thrilled to announce an investment of $90 million in SafeInsights, marking a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing scientific research in STEM education," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "There is an urgent need for research-informed strategies capable of transforming educational systems, empowering our nation's workforce, and propelling discoveries in the science of learning. By investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and fostering collaboration among researchers and educators, we are paving the way for transformative discoveries and equitable opportunities for learners across the nation."

Because progress in science, technology and innovation increasingly relies on advanced research infrastructure — including equipment, cyberinfrastructure, large-scale datasets and skilled personnel — this Mid-scale RI-2 investment will allow researchers to delve into deeper and broader scientific inquiries than ever before. This will help society answer long-standing questions across STEM education, address the evolving needs of the scientific community, and strengthen U.S. leadership in STEM on a global scale.

As SafeInsights progresses, it will support a dynamic and vibrant community of multidisciplinary scientists and engineers, fostering collaborative efforts that unlock crucial insights into human cognition that can lead to effective teaching strategies for diverse learners nationwide.

By introducing a new era of personalized education, SafeInsights will equip educators and institutions with the knowledge and tools to create tailored programs, pedagogies and policies that will empower learners to thrive in today's dynamic educational landscape and tomorrow's workforce.

"Research is essential for advancing education and taking learning to the next level," said Richard Baraniuk, SafeInsights leader, OpenStax director and Rice University professor. "To answer fundamental questions of what works, for whom, and in what learning contexts, we need large-scale, reliable research. SafeInsights brings together learning researchers, educators, schools, and colleges in a secure environment to get the answers we need while strongly protecting students and their interests."

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PRESSR: Knowledge leadership: MBRF’s global efforts to advance education and innovation

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has constantly strived to be a prominent platform for education and knowledge, promoting innovation on both regional and international levels. The MBRF is driven by a defined goal that aims to improve skills and competence, while also promoting the global exchange of scientific knowledge through targeted programs and diverse initiatives. These endeavors are designed to propel the innovation and education sectors forward, ultimately contributing to the MBRF’s primary mission of facilitating a complete shift in these crucial fields.

This commitment to promoting sustainable development and enhancing knowledge proficiencies within and outside the UAE, which are also in line with the goals of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, is best illustrated by the collaboration between the MBRF and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The joint efforts of these two entities reflect a shared dedication to supporting sustainable development programs. Moreover, they serve as a reminder of MBRF’s commitment to its pioneer strategy, which is based on the improvement of research and educational capacities, as well as the transfer of knowledge to future generations. This is accomplished by developing an effective educational curriculum and organizing events, conferences, and other platforms that facilitate sharing knowledge and experiences.

The Knowledge Project, a joint venture between the two institutions, aims to promote knowledge-based growth in the Arab region and beyond. This initiative arises from a longstanding partnership and is motivated by a dedication to implementing innovative educational policies and knowledge-based strategies. By doing so, the ultimate goal is to empower Arab societies and enhance their knowledge foundations.

The project also plays a pivotal role in fostering meaningful conversations and raising awareness of the significance of knowledge. It emphasizes the use of research and knowledge-driven project outcomes, such as the Global Knowledge Index (GKI), which is an essential instrument to advance various academic trends and align them with the overall goals of sustainable development.

Likewise, the MBRF is committed to broadening its global impact through the formation of strategic alliances with leading regional and global institutions. The Foundation seeks to strengthen its standing as a prominent global entity in the field of knowledge and development by fostering the exchange of information through these collaborations. Recognizing the crucial role that knowledge plays in the development of society, the MBRF remains steadfast in improving educational standards, encouraging scientific research and entrepreneurship, and increasing the level of proficiency in the Arabic language.

Besides, a partnership agreement has been signed with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), which underscores both parties’ shared commitment to strengthening cooperation, combining resources for the benefit of various social segments, and promoting social and economic growth. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA) further reinforces the MBRF's global support for numerous projects and initiatives in the education and innovation fields, fostering innovation and developing creative solutions to address educational challenges. The MBRKA aims to encourage knowledge pioneers, and those facilitating the exchange of information and shaping a stimulating environment.

The MBRKA encompasses all academic domains and development facets, such as innovation, entrepreneurship, and learning systems, as well as the advancement of scientific research. It further addresses how communication technology is developing to make it less difficult for individuals to gather and share knowledge, how documented knowledge can be conveyed through printing and publishing, and how knowledge continuity can be ensured through paper and electronic documentation.

As part of its ongoing efforts to preserve and expand the Arabic language’s use and learning opportunities, the MBRF has recently signed an agreement with the Akdemistanbul Language Center. The MBRF also took part in the commemoration of Arab Language Day 2023, which was organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

On top of that, a delegation from the Foundation, led by His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of the MBRF, visited Egypt and Kuwait to discuss potential avenues for cooperation, explore ways to support innovative knowledge initiatives and projects, improve mechanisms for sharing knowledge and experiences in the field of science, and formulate strategies required to enhance the standard of education in the region.

The MBRF actively seeks to develop innovative educational programs that improve the scientific and cognitive skills of students and teachers through collaborations with prestigious international institutions. This is complemented by the active launch of strategic initiatives, the most recent of which is the ‘FutureSkills4All’ initiative in collaboration with the UNDP - under the ‘Knowledge Project’ - and Coursera, to provide the next generation of Arab talents with the necessary skills to enhance their abilities and empower them with tailored educational experiences for professional development.

By supporting scientific research and implementing cutting-edge educational technologies, the MBRF provides genuine backing for studies and research centered on the integration of technology in education. In this regard, the Digital Knowledge Hub (DKH) is one of the largest digital hubs for Arabic content, with a mission to facilitate cross-cultural communication by sharing Arabic knowledge and making it widely accessible. The DKH includes leading Arabic publishing houses, as well as the first search engine specifically tailored to Arabic content on the internet. 

Through its emphasis on education and innovation, support for various knowledge initiatives, and desire for innovation, the MBRF highlights the crucial role that knowledge and science play in building societies and forming the foundations for future generations. These transformative initiatives, strategic collaborations, and steadfast commitment to growth further reflect the UAE’s increasing prominence as a vibrant, global knowledge hub.

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Connecticut news | two juveniles charged in multiple break-ins and arsons, including one at ct church, connecticut news, subscriber only, connecticut news | there’s a proposal to redevelop a 300-year-old ct home. why town residents are fighting it..

A nonprofit foundation that funds innovative arts endeavors wants to rehabilitate a nearly 300-year-old Madison home into what it calls a philanthropic and education center, but more than a dozen homeowners are fighting what they fear is commercial intrusion into a pastoral, sparsely populated part of town.

The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation contends that it would vastly improve a badly deteriorated but historically and culturally significant property, and promises that it wouldn’t create a public museum or gallery at 6 Opening Hill Road.

But a group of residents appeared entirely unconvinced, with some telling town planners that permitting the operation would threaten Madison’s upscale residential character, worsen traffic, and potentially jeopardize wildlife and water quality in an area that’s close to Gould’s Pond and a nature preserve.

This month, the rhetoric became more vehement even as the foundation stepped up its public outreach efforts.

“What the foundation is seeking approval for is not much different from having the circus permanently encamp at 6 Opening Hill Road,” neighbors Carolyn and John Dugan wrote in a letter to the town earlier this month.

“These plans sound more like the commercial enterprises of a RJ Julia Bookseller or a Cafe Allegre than an owner of a residential property in the woods of Madison,” wrote Ed and Joanne Arrandale , whose Kachina Way home is about a third of a mile from the foundation’s property.

One neighbor even argued that a prominent architect who supposedly took part in an expansion of the original house had a history of being a Nazi sympathizer — in the 1930s.

“While (Philip) Johnson’s contributions to architecture are undeniable, his controversial beliefs and associations cast a dark shadow over his legacy,” Kachina Way resident Frank Rizzo wrote . “As stewards of our community’s integrity and values, we must carefully consider whether honoring such a legacy aligns with our principles of inclusivity, equality and tolerance.”

The foundation was scheduled to present its request for a special zoning exception in a public hearing during the planning and zoning commission’s April 18 meeting, but requested a postponement until May 16. The session is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the town campus and also can be viewed on Zoom.

The foundation currently maintains headquarters in downtown New Haven, but wants to move its small staff to the Madison property. In February of last year, it paid about $924,000 for the house and surrounding 6.2-acre property, according to town records.

In a letter to neighbors, the foundation said the site had been part of a 76-acre property owned by the Tremaine family from 1938 to 1994. During that time, the 1720-built main house took on several additions.

“Through improvements by Burton Tremaine Sr. and Emily Hall Tremaine, the site became a unique mix of colonial and modernist architecture, including design work from four notable professionals: architects Alberta Pfeiffer, Philip Johnson and Landis Gores, and lighting designer Richard Kelly,” the foundation wrote. “In addition, modernist architecture also created a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, making landscape architecture integral to the site.”

Paintings, sculptures and prints from the Tremaine Art Collection were on display there for 40 years, the foundation said. After the deaths of Burton Tremaine Sr. and Emily Hall Tremaine, heirs subdivided the property and sold the house and surrounding 6.2 acres.

“The site changed hands again in 2002 and then fell into disrepair around 2019. Bank of America foreclosed on the site in late 2019, performed clean-up, conducted environmental assessments, and made several functional improvements” before the foundation purchased it, according to the foundation’s letter.

It now wants to use the property for “philanthropic and educational use” involving the arts, architecture and more, with educational exhibits, meetings, tours, onsite residencies, events, a studio and collaborative space as well as a gallery store, according to its application.

In a mid-April letter to neighbors, foundation President Michelle Knapnik and board Chair Palmer DePetro assured the plan isn’t for any form of public museum or gallery. The facility wouldn’t be open to the public, but they acknowledged it would host occasional events: “academic and educational gatherings” of 13 to 25 people as often as four times a month, and events of 26 to 150 up to three times a year.

The museum and gallery store would only be for invited guests, they said. Future plans include having up to eight people reside at the house including staff, invited artists-in-residence and guests seeking an immersive arts experience.

Knapnik and DePetro wrote that the foundation appears to be the only entity willing to put enough money into restoring the house and its various additions. In a previous memo to the town’s economic development commission, the foundation made a case for why the property is significant to the entire community.

“While New Canaan is a hub of modernist architecture, we know of no other location that can highlight modernist additions to colonial structures, thus making the town of Madison distinct in this period of architecture,” the foundation said.

The economic development commission endorsed granting a zoning exception to let the foundation proceed, and the foundation last week hosted an open house to answer public questions. The planning and zoning commission hearing will show whether neighborhood opposition has been reduced.

“Recent developments pose an existential threat to the residential quality of life which we have enjoyed in our neighborhood for the past 22 years,” the Dugans wrote. “Ours has always been a quiet, peaceful, pleasant residential neighborhood, with friendly neighbors and abundant wildlife. The homes are on 1-acre-plus lots, and today they are million-dollar homes.”

“There should be no exceptions to residential zoning in Madison,” wrote Brittany Lee Bowdren of Opening Hill Road. “Approving this application would be tantamount to opening Pandora’s Box to future exceptions that could fundamentally change the residential character of the town of Madison as a whole.”

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Mccc foundation receives transformative gift to advance nursing education.

From left: Judy David-Radich, Temporary Director of Nursing; Tammi Britt, Assistant Director of Nursing; Djazia Aissiouene, Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Scholars Annual and Endowment Scholarship recipient; Traci Connelly Goidas, Director of Development, Major & Planned Giving; Joe Gallagher, MCCC Foundation Board Chair; Dr. Stuart H. Fine; Sandra K. Fine; Kellie Sirianni, Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Scholars Annual and Endowment Scholarship recipient; Elizabeth Keene, Nursing Assistant Professor; and Dr. Isabelle Porter, Temporary Dean of Health Sciences. Photo by Linda Johnson

Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Foundation is proud to announce a transformative gift that will not only elevate the College’s esteemed nursing program but also nurture the next generation of healthcare heroes. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine, MCCC’s nursing program will be known as the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program.

“On behalf of the College and our nursing students, we extend our deep appreciation and gratitude for the Fines’ generous gift,” said Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “Given the critical shortage of nurses and the significant role of this high-priority occupation, this substantial gift will help enable more students to successfully pursue their nursing degrees, ultimately contributing to the fulfillment of these crucial positions in healthcare, and also allow the College to continue to be in the forefront of nursing education.”

“Simply stated, high-quality nursing care is essential to the functioning of our nation's healthcare delivery system," said the Fines. "Montco's nursing program does a remarkable job of preparing caring, competent and compassionate nursing professionals without whom our region's hospitals and health systems would be unable to meet the needs of patients. And Montco's nursing program accomplishes this in a value-based way that clearly supports student success. We are very pleased to assist in furthering the mission and vision of the Montgomery County Community College nursing program, and the broader purposes of the Montgomery County Community College Foundation."

For the spring 2024 semester, Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing scholarships have been awarded to Djazia Aissiouene, Grace Coombs, Maya Crockem, Nicole Erdmann and Kellie Sirianni.

The Fines have had extensive careers in healthcare, each dedicating a substantial amount of their time and efforts to advancing the field.

With a career spanning 40 years in healthcare, Stuart Fine served as Chief Executive Officer of not-for-profit health systems in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.  He later served as Associate Professor & Program Director in Healthcare Management for Temple University's Fox School of Business and College of Public Health.  

Additionally, Dr. Fine served for many years as a board member, officer and committee member for numerous healthcare related entities and associations, both nationally and regionally.  A Fellow of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and a Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, he earned an undergraduate degree in Health Planning & Administration from The Pennsylvania State University, an MBA in Health Administration from Temple University, and a Doctorate in Health Administration from Medical University of South Carolina.

Sandra Fine also has devoted 30 years to healthcare, working in multiple health systems throughout Philadelphia. Beginning her professional journey as a public-school teacher in Ohio, where she taught English for six years, she subsequently transitioned into a career as a healthcare administrator specializing in Medical Staff Credentialing and Graduate Medical Education. She holds a BS in Education from Ohio University and an MBA in Health Administration from Temple University.

With the Fines' impactful gift, the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program—which boasts a first-time pass rate of 95.35 percent on the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) as of the last exam in October 2023 and a reputation for producing knowledgeable and proficient graduates—is set to reach new heights. The initiative will ensure that MCCC remains at the forefront of nursing education, adapting to the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

The Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program combines the art and science of nursing to create caring professional nurses who demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to care for patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. Classes take place at the Blue Bell Campus in the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center and combine theory with practical application. Students gain experience in the classroom, MCCC’s Simulation and Skills Suite and clinical settings.

For more information about the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program, visit the web page.  For more details about making a gift, contact the Montgomery County Community College Foundation at 215-641-6324 or [email protected].

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