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StrategicEdSolutions.org - Welcome
Knowing what works is the first step in making high impact investments in education. StrategicEdSolutions.org™ is a resource for philanthropists looking for solid strategies, programs that work, and a way to connect with and learn from others in the field. The featured strategies are designed to maximize impact, the independently evaluated programs illustrate replicable models for success, and the compendium...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Overview
StrategicEdSolutions.org is built on three core beliefs:
Low levels of college readiness, access and success, particularly in science and math, are the premier education challenges facing the United States in the 21st Century.
To address these problems requires focused, sustained leadership by business and higher education leaders who have the information and tools they need to deploy their resources strategically and...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - National Education Challenges
The most constant challenge to our nation's global competitiveness is ensuring that all students are adequately prepared for, have access to, and can persist through college. American students continue to lag behind their international peers, the achievement gap remains wide, and the preschool through graduate degree (P-20) education pipeline continues to leak students at every transition point. The information and...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Creating Effective Change
To be effective, efforts to improve education should focus on the issues that matter most: improving student achievement and college readiness, access, and success from preschool through graduate school (“the P-20 pipeline”). They should be based on sound evidence of success. Additionally, as reflected on this site, high impact investments in education:
Involve collaboration among a variety of stakeholders.
Focus...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Philanthropy in Education
Strategically targeted corporate philanthropic investments in education can serve as a vital catalyst for positive, lasting, and high-impact change in public education. While it is widely noted that philanthropic donations are small in comparison to the public funds spent on education, in the book With the Best of Intentions, J.P. Greene notes that donations from private philanthropy sources to educational...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - A Guide to Education Philanthropy
Institute for Strategic Investment in Education (ISIE): Maximizing the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy BHEF and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, with support from the Goldman Sachs Foundation, hosted the inaugural ISIE at Harvard University in April 2008. The event convened over 45 corporate and private philanthropic leaders and education leaders for two and a half days to explore how...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - School Improvement Resources
There are many resources related to comprehensive school improvement efforts. Those available here include links to Web sites, reports and guides, and other research on the topic. Web SitesThe Center on Innovation and Improvement:The Center on Innovation and Improvement helps states and school districts improve student learning by implementing the choice provisions of NCLB; increasing the number and quality of...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Strategies that Work
Corporate philanthropic investments in education can be catalysts for positive and long lasting change in public education if they are strategically designed to maximize impact. The information in this section provides you with the information you need to do so:
The Keys to Improvement help corporate philanthropy leaders understand the essential aspects of deep and lasting improvement efforts in education;...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Keys to Improvement
The BHEF Keys to Improvement help corporate philanthropy leaders understand how to invest most effectively in education by identifying the essential elements of lasting education improvement and the relationships among those elements. The framework examines eight key areas that, when functioning effectively, interact to create a district/school/classroom environment where all students are challenged and supported to leave high school prepared for college and/or the workforce....
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Tools for Impact
Modeling Student Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math BHEF Vice Chair and Raytheon Chairman and CEO Bill Swanson commissioned teams of Raytheon engineers to create a tool to help policymakers, educators, and researchers better understand the complex nature of the U.S. education system and identify potential solutions that could help the nation strengthen its leadership in STEM. With the...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Case Studies
Corporate Investments in College Readiness and Access With support from USA Funds and in collaboration with the Institute for Higher Education Policy, BHEF developed Corporate Investments in College Readiness and Access, which examines the extent of corporate support for college readiness and access and the most effective practices major corporations use to support college readiness and access initiatives. Two case...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Interviews
Interviews with corporate philanthropy and education leaders are in progress and will be posted soon. Please check back....
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Programs that Work
Improving education means supporting programs that can bring about or influence systemic change. Profiled on StrategicEdSolutions are dozens of programs that work. All were independently evaluated by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), possess evidence demonstrating their contributions to improved college readiness and access, and have demonstrated track records of positively impacting educational outcomes and are organized by BHEF’s Keys...
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StrategicEdSolutions.org - Research and Resources
The research and resources profiled by StrategicEdSolutions offer a diverse array of reports, Web tools, research reports, and Web sites to help users better understand college readiness and access and the necessary components for designing improvement efforts*. Research and resources are divided into three content areas:
College readiness and access resources
Research and resources about BHEF's Keys to Improvement
School...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Keys to Improvement
BHEF's Keys to Improvement help corporate and other philanthropy leaders understand the essential aspects of deep and lasting improvement efforts in our nation's public schools. The following links offer general resources on the five Keys to Improvement that lend themselves most readily to programmatic solutions. Learn more about BHEF's programs that work by clicking here.
Student Opportunity and Access: Research...
Co/extra-Curricular Programs: Definitions
Inclusion and Prioritization StandardsCo-curricular and extra-curricular activities occur outside of the regular class. They often allow students some degree of freedom in the selection, planning, and/or control of the program and are intended to enrich the educational and social development and experiences of students by providing opportunities beyond scheduled classes. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities can include academic (e.g., National Honor...
Curriculum
Achieve: Achieve is a non-profit organization that helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability to prepare all young people for postsecondary education, work and citizenship. [Web site]
American Diploma Project Network: The ADP Network is a coalition of 33 states dedicated to aligning standards, graduation requirements, assessments, and accountability policies with the demands of college and career. [Web...
Leader Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal
American Association of School Administrators (AASA): The AASA provides its members (including CEOs, superintendents, and senior school administrators) professional development, reports and toolkits, advocacy, and similar resources. [Web site]
Education Commission of the States: ECS is the only nationwide interstate compact devoted to education. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization involving key leaders from all levels of the education system, ECS creates...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - College Readiness and Access Resources
There is a wide body of research and resources focused on helping students prepare for and enroll in postsecondary education. This page offers descriptions and links to general resources on college readiness and access, including Web sites, reports and guides, and other research. Web Sites
College Is Possible: This Web site/program from the American Council on Education (ACE) is designed...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Connect
In addition to much-needed research and resources for those invested in corporate philanthropy in education, StrategicEdSolutions also provides a forum for you to connect with your peers in corporate and private philanthropy through a variety of methods:
Learn about specific strategies implemented by on-the-ground teams.
Hear about upcoming learning and advocacy events.
Keep up-to-date on news about education and philanthropy.
Contact...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Bulletin Board
Welcome to the StrategicEdSolutions Bulletin Boards, where you can connect with others in your field and share information about common issues in education philanthropy. The Public Bulletin Board is open to all users, while the On-the-Ground Teams Bulletin Board and ISIE Bulletin Board are designated for team members and attendees, respectively, and password protected. If you have questions, please contact...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - On-the-Ground Teams
BHEF’s on-the-ground work, part of its College Readiness Initiative (CRI), provides opportunities for teams of corporate, university, and foundation leaders in selected communities to work together to support local education improvement efforts. BHEF works with members to bring relevant stakeholders to the table, offers strategic consultation and expertise, and provides members with national perspective and information to make their ideas...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Events
The Institute for Strategic Investment in Education (ISIE) BHEF is pleased to announce that our inaugural Institute for Strategic Investment in Education (ISIE): Maximizing the Impact of Corporate Philanthropy was a huge success. Over 45 corporate philanthropy and private foundation leaders convened in Cambridge, Massachusetts April 3-5 to share ideas on improving the effectiveness of education investments. The ISIE was...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - News
BHEF Announces On-the-Ground Commitment to Louisville, KY As a key strategy in BHEF's College Readiness Initiative, BHEF is very pleased to announce their commitment to Louisville/Jefferson County, KY as the first on-the-ground site for collaboration in improving student achievement. The team in Louisville draws from both business and education, involving member David Jones, Chairman of Humana, Inc.; Joe Reagan, President...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Contact
Questions about StrategicEdSolutions? Contact us at: The Business-Higher Education Forum2025 M Street, NW, Suite 800Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-367-1189Fax: 202-367-2269Email: programs@bhef.com Also, for more information about the Business-Higher Education Forum, be sure to visit our Web site....
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StrategicEdSolutions.org - About BHEF
BHEF is an organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, prominent college and university presidents, and foundation leaders working to advance innovative solutions to our nation's education challenges in order to enhance U.S. competitiveness. BHEF brings together an extraordinary coalition of corporate, academic and foundation members to influence public policy and inspire others to act.
BHEF addresses education issues fundamental to our...
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Student Opportunity and Access Programs: Definitions
Inclusion and Prioritization StandardsStudent Opportunity and Access programs should help students learn about and prepare for college or the workforce1 by the end of high school. This could be a primary or secondary focus of the program, but should be an explicit focus. Student Opportunity and Access programs should foster a culture of “college-going” and increase college and workforce access...
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The Institute for Strategic Investment in Education (ISIE). Read "Lessons in Education Philanthropy" for key take-aways from the April 2008...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Programs that Work - AYDI
Relevant Key for Improvement:
Co/Extra-Curricular
Program Description:
Target population: Struggling freshman math students who will be enrolled in Algebra I classes.
Goal(s): Improving the academic performance of struggling high school math students.
Summary: AYDI is a14-day summer bridge program focused on Algebra readiness to prepare students for the transition from middle...
Case Study: General Electric
GE is one of the largest corporations in the world, with 327,000 employees and sales of more than $172.7 billion in 2007. Technology and innovation have been prime sources for GE’s corporate success, with its core businesses in the production of transportation equipment, household appliances, electrical equipment, and lighting (Hoover’s 2008). GE’s philanthropic investments reflect this history and the company’s...
Case Study: Time Warner Inc.
Time Warner Inc. works in the field of media and entertainment, including publishing, television and film, and digital media. As of 2007, the company employed more than 86,000 people worldwide and had sales of nearly $46.5 billion (Hoover’s 2008). Education and the arts are core competencies for the company and help shape Time Warner’s philanthropic giving. For Time Warner, education...
ACT: ACT is a non-profit organization that provides assessment, research, information, and program management in education and the workforce to educators, policymakers, businesses, and other users. It provides tools such as skills tests for employers to use with prospective employees and resources to help students prepare for college and careers. There is a charge to use ACT’s tools. [Web site] Resources...
Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal
Battelle for Kids: Battelle for Kids is an independent, not-for-profit organization that helps educators accelerate student progress by bringing clarity to school-improvement efforts.They provide strategic consulting, professional development, innovative tools and resources, data management and technology solutions, research and evaluation services, and communications counsel and support. [Web site] Resources include the following:
Teaching and Learning Center: Through the Teaching & Learning...
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Afterschool Alliance: This nonprofit organization is a leading advocate for afterschool services. It provides information, research, and tools (e.g., funding tools). [Web site] Resources include the following:
Lights on Afterschool: The Afterschool Alliance sponsors an annual, nationwide campaign to call attention to the need for afterschool programs. [Web site]
The After School Corporation: The After School Corporation, a non-profit organization, funds, monitors,...
Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal Programs: Definitions
Inclusion and Prioritization StandardsTeacher Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal programs focus on getting, keeping, and further developing highly qualified teachers. Teacher Recruitment programs are designed to attract teachers to the teaching profession in general, and to the classrooms and schools where they are most needed in specific. Teacher Retention programs are designed to keep both new and experienced teachers in the...
Curriculum Programs: Definitions
Inclusion and Prioritization StandardsCurriculum is the detailed, sequenced subject matter—including content and skills—that teachers plan to teach and students are expected to know. In some cases, curriculum programs may include instructional strategies for delivering that material (e.g., students should discuss a topic in small groups).
When determining the parameters for program inclusion on the Business-Higher Education Forum’s (BHEF) StrategicEdSolutions.org site, clear...
Leader Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal Programs: Definitions
Inclusion and Prioritization StandardsLeadership Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal programs focus on getting, keeping, and further developing highly qualified education leaders. Leaders include principals and district staff such as superintendents or other senior leaders at the district office. Leadership Recruitment programs are designed to attract leaders to education in general, and to the schools and districts where they are most needed...
Programs to Watch
In the process of finding “Programs that Work” to feature on StrategicEdSolutions.org, we discovered a number of important, but as of yet unproven programs that seek to improve college readiness and access.
These “Programs to Watch” met the initial screening criteria for StrategicEdSolutions.org but did not meet all of the inclusion criteria to be classified a Program that Works. What...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Programs to Watch - Upward Bound
Key to Improvement: Student Opportunity & Access
Program Summary
Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; high school students from families...
StrategicEdSolutions.org - Programs to Watch - Philadelphia Sponsor a Scholar
Key to Improvement: Student Opportunity & Access
Program Summary The organization Philadelphia Futures prepares students from low-income families to enter and succeed in college by providing mentoring, academic enrichment, college guidance and financial incentives. Through direct services to students, in partnerships with educational institutions, and in advocacy activities in the broader community, the organization works with volunteer mentors, donors, and school personnel...
