Grant Portfolio

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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Amount: $454,000

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.

Amount: $699,988

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.

Amount: $150,000

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.

Amount: $280,000

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.

Amount: $500,000

Year: 2008

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

Amount: $1,500,000

Year: 2012

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

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