Education

We believe in the next generation and the power of education to transform lives. That’s why we support student success by investing in high-performing schools, great teachers and school leaders, and the policies students need to thrive.

Funding Priorities

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Boosting student success

We invest in efforts to improve the quality of curriculum and instruction, especially in early literacy and math, and to provide additional learning resources and time. We seek solutions to systemic barriers to achievement including reducing chronic absenteeism and enhancing school culture.

Supporting successful schools

We support successful schools of all types and initiatives that can deliver improved student outcomes and achievement. We work with community advocates, parents and teachers to support a strong education ecosystem that prioritizes student success.

Recruiting, retaining and supporting talent

We support efforts to recruit and retain high-quality teachers, build and strengthen the pipeline of school leaders and provide support, coaching and professional development.

Featured Grantees

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    KIPP Memphis

    KIPP Memphis Public Schools is an open-enrollment, public, tuition-free charter school network of three schools in North Memphis meant to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to lead fulfilling lives and pursue any path they choose.

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    Libertas

    Libertas is a charter school serving PreK – 6th grade in Frayser since 2015. Libertas is the first public charter school in the state offering Montessori education – a rich, rigorous, personalized method that is as unique as your child.

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  • A smiling woman and a young boy in school uniform with notebooks, standing in a hallway filled with other students.

    Gestalt Community Schools

    Gestalt Community Schools empowers students to be college-, career- and community-ready. Students experience an exceptional educational program, defined by rigorous curriculum standards, high expectations for academic achievement, integrated technology and community service.

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Partner Schools

Listed schools receive grant funding or support through our education partners.

  • Aurora Collegiate Academy

  • Beacon College Prep

  • Believe Memphis Academy

  • Circles of Success Academy

  • Compass Community Schools

  • Freedom Preparatory Academy

  • Gestalt Community Schools

  • Journey Community Schools

  • KIPP Memphis

  • Leadership Preparatory Charter School

  • Libertas School of Memphis

  • Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering

  • Memphis College Prep

  • Memphis Merit Academy

  • Memphis Rise Academy

  • Memphis School of Excellence

  • Memphis Shelby County Schools via SchoolSeed Foundation

  • Perea Elementary School

  • Promise Academy

  • University Schools (Innovative School District/University of Memphis)

Education Partners

  • ALLMemphis

  • Attendance Works

  • City Leadership for Teach901

  • Facing History and Ourselves

  • First 8 Memphis

  • Fulfill Education

  • Junior Achievement

  • Literacy MidSouth

  • Man Up Teacher Residency

  • Memphis Education Fund

  • Memphis Teacher Residency

  • New Leaders, Inc

  • OnYourMark

  • PIVOT: School Improvement Leaders

  • Peer Power Foundation

  • Relay Graduate School of Education

  • Summer Boost via 50CAN

  • Teach for America - Memphis

  • TennesseeCAN

  • Tennessee Charter School Center

  • Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

  • Tennesseans for Quality Early Education

  • TNAchieves

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Interested in applying?

Contact Holly Coleman, Senior Program Director for Education, to explore whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.

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