August 30, 2012

Report identifies Foundation's education reform work as key learning model

A national network of organizations that support education innovation and reform released a report Wednesday detailing how city-based organizations like The Skillman Foundation can help transform K-12 education across the country.

On hope, discovery and neighborhood insight

Visit our Rose for Detroit blog to read why Arielle Milton believes hope is a game-changer in our children's future; how Gionni Crawford's life transformed through the team at Our Life in the D; and why Brenda Scott Middle School teachers hope touring Osborn will help them connect with their students.

Celebrating Cristo Rey's successes

Detroit Cristo Rey High School president Mike Khoury, who recently wrote this Huffington Post blog entry about his school, talks about the achievements of the school's first senior class, which has received more than $1.1 million in scholarships.

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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS

Our work to change Detroit: What we've learned so far

This Foundation-commissioned white paper gives an overview and topline analysis of Good Neighborhoods, Good Schools, and The Skillman Foundation's strategy for place-based change.

Upcoming Events
	3rd Annual Puerto Rican Family Festival/Picnic, noon Saturday, Clark Park, Detroit. Read More
	Focus: HOPE Walk Rally, 9 a.m. Sept. 6, Center for Advanced Technologies Building, SE Conference Room, 1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit 48238. Read More
	City Year Detroit's Annual Opening Day Celebration, 4-5:15 p.m. Sept. 7, Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Read More

Grants Maps

The Skillman Foundation has partnered with the New York City-based Foundation Center to provide Skillman Foundation website visitors with a custom version of the Foundation Center's Philanthropy In/Sight data visualization platform, which utilizes Google maps to show the scope and reach of the Skillman Foundation's work in Detroit.

Access Grants Maps here

More Online

About us: Learn more about the Foundation's grantmaking and mission.

Our history: Rose Skillman's commitment to children.

Grants: Browse our Grants Maps.

Go to www.skillman.org for more info.
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