http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sitemason Content Management System http://www.sitemason.com/ http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/rss/set/10 15 Today's news that Tennessee has been named one of the first two Race to the Top recipients is a wonderful development for our state. It validates the hard work of so many people to improve public education across the state, and it also provides game-changing funding and inspiration to accomplish so much more. The fact is that Tennessee's proposal was especially strong because we're already implementing many of the strategies that the Race to the Top grant emphasized. * We have implemented rigorous new academic standards and assessment measures. * We have attracted national partners and grant-makers to help recruit, train, reward and retain more effective school leaders and teachers. * We have the richest set of value-added data in the nation to measure student growth and success. http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2010/03/29/congratulations-tennessee.117096 http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2010/03/29/congratulations-tennessee.117096 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:03:00 CDT Foundation Spotlight The Hyde Family Foundations congratulate Superintendent Kriner Cash and the entire Memphis team on today's announcement that Memphis City Schools is one of three cities and a charter school network to receive an Intensive Partnership Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a huge vote of confidence from one of the most respected organizations in the world. The $90 million grant will fund the innovative Teacher Effectiveness Initiative (TEI), a program designed to improve the quality of our public schools by changing the way we recruit, hire, measure, reward and retain effective teachers. At the Hyde Family Foundations, we believe that great teachers are the foundation upon which successful students are built... http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/11/19/congratulations-memphis.107843 http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/11/19/congratulations-memphis.107843 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:00 CST Foundation Spotlight We are proud to present the Hyde Family Foundations' first Report to the Community. The report has detailed information on our programs and partners. http://www.sitemason.com/files/itpcfm/hff_annualReport.pdf http://www.sitemason.com/files/itpcfm/hff_annualReport.pdf Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:14:00 CDT Foundation Spotlight July 1, 2009 "School's Out For Summer" An interview with The New Teacher Project's Tim Daly on their new report, "The Widget Effect." http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/06/10/smart-city-webcast.10489 http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/06/10/smart-city-webcast.10489 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:13:00 CDT Foundation Spotlight A spotlight on how emerging leaders in Memphis are making a difference. This article profiles Roblin Webb, Founder and School Leader of Freedom Preparatory Academy. http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/06/03/leadership-in-action.125500 http://www.hydefoundation.org/foundation_spotlight/2009/06/03/leadership-in-action.125500 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:09:00 CDT Foundation Spotlight