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.
Helen Williams
Program Director for Education
"Cleveland School of Science and Medicine"
Watch this video to meet the students, faculty, and community partners behind this innovative, successful Cleveland public school.
"Path to Premier"
Watch "Path to Premier," a video illustrating the accomplishments of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and its students in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation and other local organizations.
"Education: A Moral Imperative"
In a December 2010 speech at the City Club of Cleveland, Cleveland Foundation CEO Ronald B. Richard said our failing education system affects not just our economic health, but our national security. Read it here.
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.