A learning revolution.  That’s what KnowledgeWorks is bringing to schools all across the country.  In our schools, students learn in ways that make sense to them as they prepare to thrive in a dynamic future.  Suddenly, education becomes more relevant.  And the possibilities for our students are endless.  This learning revolution extends into communities and states, too – from parents to business leaders to governors – creating widespread, lasting change.

KnowledgeWorks subsidiary Ohio Education Matters commends state for Race to the Top win

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 
Byron McCauley

Ohio’s winning $400 million during the second phase of the Race to the Top education reform grant will usher in a new era of improvement for the state education system and bolster reforms already in place, according to education think-tank Ohio Education Matters.

Andrew Benson, executive director of OEM, commended the state for its win and said he looked forward to seeing Ohio use the funds to continue reforms.

“Ohio has a strong education reform agenda in place, and it has demonstrated that collaboration, innovation and strong standards and assessments are all important pieces in the process as we move forward,” Benson said. “Of course, this is just the first leg of the race, and there is plenty of work left to be done.”

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KnowledgeWorks Grant Enables Expansion of New Tech High Schools in Indiana

Friday, April 23, 2010 
Byron McCauley

The KnowledgeWorks grant provides an incentive for the state to expand its capacity for New Tech Schools with the level of funding dependent on the number of school openings in the state between 2009 and 2011.

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Carnegie Corporation Awards $2 Million Grant to New Tech Network

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 
Byron McCauley

KnowledgeWorks CEO Chad Wick said he is pleased that Carnegie has seen the value in New Tech’s learner-centered model which is creating dynamic and relevant learning environments and preparing students with skills that will drive the new economy.

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Ohio Smart Schools initiative seeks ways to improve education efficiency

Thursday, August 26, 2010 
Byron McCauley

A statewide effort looking at ways Ohio’s public schools can boost performance and cut costs is offering the public a chance to weigh in.

Ohio Smart Schools, a nonpartisan initiative of KnowledgeWorks subsidiary Ohio Education Matters, today launched a website that invites Ohioans to make suggestions for how the state’s education system and local school districts can accomplish the dual goals of increasing student performance and reducing costs.

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KnowledgeWorks subsidiary Ohio Education Matters commends state for Race to the Top win

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 
Byron McCauley

Ohio’s winning $400 million during the second phase of the Race to the Top education reform grant will usher in a new era of improvement for the state education system and bolster reforms already in place, according to education think-tank Ohio Education Matters.

Andrew Benson, executive director of OEM, commended the state for its win and said he looked forward to seeing Ohio use the funds to continue reforms.

“Ohio has a strong education reform agenda in place, and it has demonstrated that collaboration, innovation and strong standards and assessments are all important pieces in the process as we move forward,” Benson said. “Of course, this is just the first leg of the race, and there is plenty of work left to be done.”

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