2012 News Archives
KnowledgeWorks names Eileen Rudden, education advocate and software veteran, to board of directors
Eileen Rudden, an information technology pioneer and hands-on advocate for improving public education, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of KnowledgeWorks, President and CEO Brian Ross announced today.
U.S. News and World Report cites Ohio Early College High Schools among nation’s best
Dayton Early College Academy (DECA), Toledo Early College High School and Youngstown Early College, (YEC) have been issued Bronze Medals by U.S. News and World Report as part of its 2012 “Best High Schools” edition.
To read the report, click here.
KnowledgeWorks, Strive Network receive $600,000 software grant to enhance collaboration across nationwide network of education stakeholders
KnowledgeWorks, a Cincinnati-based social enterprise that develops and implements innovative education initiatives nationwide, has received a $600,000 software grant from Microsoft Corp. to support and further advocate the promise of equal education and learning across the country.
The grant will allow KnowledgeWorks to develop an online community to support the work its subsidiary, the Strive Network, a quickly growing network of communities focused on supporting children from cradle to career and providing a meaningful education experience every step of the way.
Education Secretary Duncan, Congressman Clyburn to Highlight Innovative Education Reform at KnowledgeWorks, New Tech Network STEM High School in Summerton
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Congressman Jim Clyburn and former U.S. Education Secretary Richard Riley will visit Scott’s Branch High School in Summerton to speak with students about their role in the school’s “Creating a Corridor of Innovation” project.
With support from the Department's Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program,KnowledgeWorks and the Riley Institute are working with local educators and leaders to support the creation of a New Tech Network High School approach that can be sustained and replicated to increase college and career readiness at Scott’s Branch and in high-poverty rural areas regionally and nationally.
Officials from KnowlegeWorks, the Riley Institute, and New Tech Network will be available for press interviews.
KnowledgeWorks receives honor from University of Cincinnati Economics Center
KnowledgeWorks was honored Thursday by the University of Cincinnati Economics Center with its 2012 Community Service Award at the Center's Annual Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati.
