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Public Education Reform

Preparing students to succeed locally and compete globally is essential to the prosperity of Cleveland’s residents and our city. At the Cleveland Foundation, we advocate reinvention of age-old systems used to educate kids, train teachers, and shape public policy.

The Cleveland Foundation’s education initiatives focus on three high-impact areas: public policy, innovation and increased public awareness.


Read about the Cleveland Foundation’s latest education grants.

 

Helen Williams

Helen WilliamsProgram Director for Education

 

 

 

Education Blog

Helen Williams offers thoughts on the world of public education. 

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Cleveland Schools Making a Difference

Read a report from the Cleveland and Gund foundations showcasing 13 outstanding Cleveland schools. The executive summary is also available, as is a press release summarizing the content.

Hear from India Pierce Lee

Lee discusses a new initiative that will allow people to live and work close to University Circle's top cultural institutions and services in a Cleveland Foundation podcast. 

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