June 6, 2013

Highlights from last week's Mackinac Policy Conference

Education was the primary focus last week at the Detroit Regional Chamber 2013 Mackinac Policy Conference.

In this video from the conference, Skillman Foundation's incoming CEO Tonya Allen discusses with Christy McDonald how early childhood education is as important as K-12.

Moderator Mary Kramer, publisher for Crain's Detroit Business and a Skillman Foundation Trustee, led panelists in the Final Frontier of Education Reform, a session sponsored by the Foundation at last week's conference. Watch the session here.

Last Thursday at the conference, the Michigan Education Excellence Foundation announced it has raised $59.7 million toward its goal for funding the Educational Achievement Authority school system, as well as community college scholarships for Detroit students. Several philanthropies, including The Skillman Foundation and Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, are contributing. Skillman Foundation CEO and President Carol Goss says that supporting innovative practices such as the EAA is good philanthropic practice in this article. Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley takes a closer look at the EAA in this article.

FOUNDATION NEWS

We're hiring

The Skillman Foundation currently has three openings for Controller; Program Officer, Community Leadership; and Senior Program Officer, Education. Job descriptions are available at www.skillman.org. Resumes must be submitted by June 14.

Foundations fill gaps in repairing Detroit

Gone are the days when foundations would offer money and clothing to fix problems. In this article, Reuters examines how Detroit's philanthropic foundations such as The Skillman Foundation are investing in the city's turnaround by focusing on schools, neighborhoods and businesses that have a good chance of survival.

Sharlonda Buckman named Michiganian of the Year

The Detroit News has named Sharlonda Buckman, CEO of Detroit Parent Network, as one of its 2013 Michiganians of the Year. Detroit Parent Network, a Skillman Foundation partner, has served nearly 30,000 parents in its 10 years, and Buckman's leadership has helped the organization show parents how to make a difference for their kids.

Video: Goss discusses illiteracy on Michigan Matters

Skillman Foundation President & CEO Carol Goss joins Michigan Matters host Carol Cain to discuss illiteracy in the state of Michigan.

Sharing a new voice

Semaj Moody, 8, sings for City Councilwoman Brenda Jones on Thursday night at the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance's District 7 City Council candidate forum at Don Bosco Hall.

Upcoming Events
	Youth Development Town Hall Meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Youthville, 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit. 313.493.9129. Read More
	Southwest Detroit's Arts & Culture Community meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 25, COMPAS, 8701 W. Vernor Highway, Detroit 48202. 313.664.1549. Read More

Grants Maps

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