DECEMBER 06, 2011 Gates Foundation Announces Investments for Cities Supporting Collaboration, Bold Reform and High Performance | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Several communities eligible to compete for grant funds and program-related investments totaling more than $40 million
OCTOBER 05, 2011 New Partnership to Provide Money for Teacher Classroom Projects | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, DonorsChoose.org, Starbucks and the Road Map Project team up to help King County public school teachers
AUGUST 12, 2011 Sara Allan Joins Foundation | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Portland Public Schools executive brings experience in strategy development and performance management systems
JUNE 20, 2011 Investors Expand Work of Portland Schools Foundation | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Recently, the Portland Schools Foundation (PSF) announced a $100,000 investment by JPMorgan Chase for its expanding work around the Cradle to Career (C2C) partnership.
MAY 11, 2011 Education Pioneers Receives $7.6 Million to Increase the Leadership Pipeline in K-12 Education | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help attract top-notch professionals for careers in public education leadership positions
MAY 11, 2011 Irvin Scott Selected As Deputy Director of Education | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Boston Public Schools Chief Academic Officer brings solid background in boosting student achievement
APRIL 27, 2011 Gates Foundation Announces Portfolio of Innovative Grants to Develop New Teaching and Learning Tools that Support Teachers and Help Students | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Adaptable resources will provide teachers with helpful tools to differentiate instruction and prepare all students to meet the Common Core State Standards
MARCH 07, 2011 Washington STEM Launches with Inaugural Grants for Schools and Education Programs Private sector, educators and civic leaders collaborate to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education throughout the state