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The Fund’s grants make a measurable, positive impact on Chicago’s public schools and the students they serve.

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Since 2002, nearly all of Chicago’s principals and 10 percent of the city’s teachers have directly benefited from a Fund-related program. Over that same period, talented principals have led educators to narrow the achievement gap between Chicago’s elementary school students and their Illinois peers. The growing number of strong educators in our schools means tens of thousands of our students are better prepared for success in our global economy.

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Golden Apple Teacher Education

Amount: $454,000

Focus Area: System

Fund: 1

Year: 2000-04

In 1998, the Golden Apple Foundation created the Golden Apple Teacher Education (GATE) Program, an alternative teacher certification program, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Working with The Fund, GATE recruited mid-career professionals with deep content knowledge in the high-need areas of math and science.

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Chicago Teacher Advancement Program

Amount: $699,988

Focus Area: System

Fund: 2, 3

Year: 2006-10

In November 2006, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) received a $27.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch an ambitious differentiated compensation and support program.

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Rising Stars

Amount: $150,000

Focus Area: Policy

Fund: 1

Year: 2002-04

Rising Stars was a targeted effort at improving academic achievement by rewarding high-growth schools with both a cash incentive and public recognition.

National Louis University M.Ed./National Board Certification Program

Amount: $280,000

Focus Area: System

Fund: 1, 2

Year: 2007-08

The National Louis University Master of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies with National Board Certification adds to a growing number of universities nationwide looking to create greater alignment in advanced degrees in teaching with National Board Certification.

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Chicago Public Schools Talent Management Project

Amount: $500,000

Focus Area: System

Fund: 3

Year: 2008

The Fund retained Capital H Group, a talent management consultant, to implement talent strategies for the central office and principal talent pools.

Portfolio Schools Analysis and Management

Amount: $1,500,000

Focus Area: Policy

Fund: 3

Year: 2012

The Fund supported the work of two prominent strategy consulting firms to provide critical support for CPS.

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