2005 News Archives

Connections - Ohio Grant Makers Forum Newsletter

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Byron McCauley

Chad Wick, president and CEO of the KnowledgeWorks Foundation, received the Ohio Philanthropy Award on October 19 during OGF’s annual conference. Leslie Lilly, president and CEO of the Foundation for Appalachia Ohio and chair of the award committee, presented the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field by an individual or organization.

KnowledgeWorks Foundation President and CEO speaks about the importance of education partnerships at annual meeting

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Byron McCauley

Chad P. Wick, president and CEO of KnowledgeWorks Foundation, will be the keynote speaker tonight at the annual meeting of the Fenn Educational Fund at the Union Club in Cleveland.

Glory Foods provides grants for student service-learning opportunities

Thursday, December 8, 2005

Byron McCauley

KnowledgeWorks Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from Glory Foods for service-learning projects that will be distributed to multiple districts and schools across Ohio. Service-learning experiences foster the development of a sense of civic responsibility and caring for self and others.

Ohio citizens to share views, speak out on No Child Left Behind

Friday, December 2, 2005

Byron McCauley

Public hearing provides forum for parents, students, business and community leaders to discuss NCLB’s impact on Ohio schools and bring critical public voice to federal education law.

KnowledgeWorks Foundation applauds new grant for education in Ohio

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Byron McCauley

KnowledgeWorks Foundation applauds the grant announced yesterday by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the Ohio Partnership for Continued Learning (OPCL) in aligning high school graduation expectations with college and the workforce readiness.