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February 21st, 2012
Bold Commitments Aim for Dramatic Increase in STEM Teacher Corps

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012
/PRNewswire via COMTEX/

In a dramatic response to the nation’s critical shortage of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers, more than 115 organizations gathered at Google’s Washington, D.C. offices have committed to bold, measurable plans to recruit, train, hire, develop, and retain 100,000 new, excellent STEM teachers in the next decade.

With the addition today of a $1.5 million pledge from CA Technologies, the partners’ commitments to STEM teachers are now backed by a $24 million fund pledged by 15 donors who also include: J.P. Morgan Chase, Google, The Dow Chemical Company, Carnegie Corporation of New York, NewSchools Venture Fund, and the S.D. Bechtel, Jr., Boston, Michael and Susan Dell, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold, Bill & Melinda Gates, Greater Texas, Heising-Simons, William and Flora Hewlett and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family foundations.

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February 13th, 2012
Unleashing Generosity Day!

Across the nation, people are rebooting Valentine’s Day as Generosity Day. They are taking the pledge to make the day about love by forgoing the greeting cards in favor of giving back. In just three easy steps, you can honor your loved ones with a $14 gift that will keep on giving as part of the Unleashing Generosity Tulsa program. Read More »

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February 9th, 2012
Apply, Apply, Apply!

 

 The Tulsa Lighthouse Charter School is accepting applications for students and teachers.

Student Applications are available at http://www.lighthouse-academies.org/schools/tlcs - click on the “Apply” tab! Applications are due April 6, 2012.

Applications, including job descriptions, for teaching positions PK-4th grade and Director of Instruction are available at www.lighthouse-academies.org/apply – look for jobs in  the Tulsa region!

If you have any questions about either application, contact info-TLCS@lighthouse-academies.org or call 918.231.4212.

About Lighthouse:

At Lighthouse Academies, we believe that all children deserve access to excellent public schools. It is our vision that all students will be  taught by an outstanding teacher in a nurturing environment and will achieve at high levels. Each student will develop the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for responsible citizenship and life-long learning. The impact of our collective efforts will fundamentally change public education.
 
We strongly believe that all children can and will achieve at high levels, and our model emphasizes strong academic engagement and rigor. However, we also recognize that values are also important for students to learn – not just knowledge and skills. As Dr. King once said, “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Thus, in addition to academics and arts, we focus on a curriculum to shape value-minded citizens.

 Follow progress of Tulsa Lighthouse Charter School as the leaders prepare to welcome the inagural class in Fall 2012: http://lhatulsa.wordpress.com/

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February 6th, 2012
Teach for America Tulsa Institute

Dear friends,

In just five months, Tulsa will be on the national stage as we inaugurate the summer Institute in the company of nearly 1,000 inspiring young leaders who represent what is best about our nation. We share their optimism and drive to accelerate the pace of change in our country’s education system, and we are excited about what this program and Teach For America mean to our community. Read More »

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Change Makers

  • DENNIS R. NEILL

    Dennis Neill was instrumental in launching Oklahomans for Equaliy (OkEq) in 1980 and continues to seek equal rights for LGBTQ Tulsans. Learn more…

  • Through her role with Youth Services of Tulsa, Liz Neas ensures homeless and underserved teens have basic-needs items. Learn More…

  • ISAAC HIRIART

    Isaac coordinates the Steps for Success program and leads the Education Outreach Center for Tulsa Community College. Learn more…

  • KATHY TAYLOR

    As the Chief of Education Strategy and Innovation for Governor Brad Henry, Kathy led Oklahoma’s  Race to the Top efforts and other important education reform initiatives.  Learn more…