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 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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KnowledgeWorks praises Ohio for being named a finalist in second round Race to the Top competition

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 
Byron McCauley


Ohio is one of 19 states whose proposals made the final round for consideration in the competition for Race to the Top stimulus funds.

Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education Secretary, announced the finalists during an education policy speech Tuesday. 

Ohio Education Matters, a subsidiary of Cincinnati-based KnowledgeWorks, praised the state for being named a finalist for the education reform competition that began last year with $4.35 billion. USDOE awarded $600 million to Delaware and Tennessee during the first round of the competition.

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KnowledgeWorks launches new student-centered web site

Friday, June 25, 2010 
Byron McCauley

KnowledgeWorks today revealed a new website and brand philosophy that reinforces the organization’s student-centered focus on learning and showcases its unique approaches to high school education in the United States.

The website, knowledgeworks.org, features video profiles of students who currently attend KnowledgeWorks high schools. The website uses video, photography and social media tools to engage readers.  

KnowledgeWorks CEO Chad Wick said the rebrand and the new website reflect a decade of progress made by KnowledgeWorks to create high school innovation and expand education opportunities nationwide.

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