Tonya Allen: Finding inspiration in ... Howard Fuller's truths

Tonya Allen, the Foundation's chief operating officer & vice president for program, writes in her newest blog post about how she's inspired by the unique way professor and education rights activist Howard Fuller speaks his truth with candidness and authenticity.

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IN THE NEWS

Teachers need better support, evaluation system, report finds

Michigan school districts and charter schools are struggling to support teachers in building their skills, a report by the nonprofit Education Trust-Midwest found. "Good for Teachers, Good for Students" examines 28 local teacher evaluation models across Michigan and urges the state to make a new educator evaluation system a priority.

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Carol Goss to speak at U-M Dearborn commencement

Skillman Foundation President & CEO Carol Goss will be the keynote speaker at University of Michigan-Dearborn's commencement ceremony Dec. 15.

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ROSE FOR DETROIT BLOG

#ThankfulDetroit: See how Detroiters responded

On Nov. 20, we asked Detroiters to join us on social media outlets like Twitter, YouTube and Facebook to share why they're thankful to be a Detroiter. Check out some of our favorite answers from the social Web.

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Upcoming Events
	BoardWALK Workshop Series: Fund development for board members, 9 a.m. Friday, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield 48075. 248.204.3095. Read More
	Puppet Scrooge, 7 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 16, 2730 Bagley, Detroit, 48216. 313.967.0599. Read More
	Only the Best: 20 Years of Mosaic Memories, 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 4 p.m. Dec. 16, Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202. 313.833.4005. 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

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

Our history: Rose Skillman's commitment to children.

Grants: Browse our Grants Maps.