/broad-foundation Broad Foundation en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:31:37 GMT /education/with-100-million-donation-broad-center-moves-education-leadership-programs-to-yale-university/2019/12 The Broad Center will move to the Yale University School of Management, using a $100 million gift from the foundation of powerful Los Angeles philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad to continue its educational leadership programs. Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:31:37 GMT /education/with-100-million-donation-broad-center-moves-education-leadership-programs-to-yale-university/2019/12 /policy-politics/denver-charter-school-network-wins-broad-prize-for-closing-achievement-gaps/2018/06 The Broad Prize was launched by billionaire philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. The winner was announced at the National Charter Schools Conference in Austin, the largest gathering of charter advocates and leaders in the country. Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:30:42 GMT /policy-politics/denver-charter-school-network-wins-broad-prize-for-closing-achievement-gaps/2018/06 /policy-politics/as-eli-broad-steps-down-will-his-influence-on-k-12-education-last/2017/10 The philanthropist unapologetically pushed for more charters and shaped hundreds of district leaders amid a wave of billionaire entrepreneurs who sought to overhaul public education. Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:56:24 GMT /policy-politics/as-eli-broad-steps-down-will-his-influence-on-k-12-education-last/2017/10 /education/education-philanthropist-eli-broad-to-step-down-from-his-foundation/2017/10 The 84-year-old Broad is the founder of the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, which is a strong supporter of charter schools and for more than a decade, awarded a prize to urban school systems it deemed as outstanding. Thu, 12 Oct 2017 22:43:51 GMT /education/education-philanthropist-eli-broad-to-step-down-from-his-foundation/2017/10 /policy-politics/success-academy-wins-broad-prize-for-charter-schools/2017/06 New York City's largest network of charter schools is often at the center of debate over strict discipline policies in high-performing charter schools. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:20:49 GMT /policy-politics/success-academy-wins-broad-prize-for-charter-schools/2017/06 /policy-politics/finalists-for-broad-charter-prize-include-success-academy-stem-centric-networks/2017/05 The $250,000 prize is given out by the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to reward charter management groups for strong academic outcomes. Mon, 01 May 2017 16:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/finalists-for-broad-charter-prize-include-success-academy-stem-centric-networks/2017/05 /policy-politics/idea-public-schools-wins-broad-prize-for-charter-school-networks/2016/06 IDEA Public Schools wins the Broad Prize over fellow finalists Success Academy and Yes Prep. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:05:26 GMT /policy-politics/idea-public-schools-wins-broad-prize-for-charter-school-networks/2016/06 /policy-politics/controversial-charter-expansion-plan-in-los-angeles-is-revamped/2016/06 A controversial Los Angeles-area plan to double the number of charter schools was drastically changed to offer new opportunities for students in low-income neighborhoods in all types of public schools Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:46:43 GMT /policy-politics/controversial-charter-expansion-plan-in-los-angeles-is-revamped/2016/06 /policy-politics/new-plan-in-l-a-would-support-all-types-of-public-schools-not-just-charters/2016/06 A non-profit group's proposal would support 160,000 students in low-income areas in all types of public schools, not just the expansion of charter schools recommended earlier. Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:15:00 GMT /policy-politics/new-plan-in-l-a-would-support-all-types-of-public-schools-not-just-charters/2016/06 /policy-politics/success-academy-one-of-three-finalists-for-broad-prize-for-charter-schools/2016/05 Texas-based Yes Prep and IDEA Public Schools are finalists for the annual Broad Prize along with Success Academy. Wed, 18 May 2016 13:02:06 GMT /policy-politics/success-academy-one-of-three-finalists-for-broad-prize-for-charter-schools/2016/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-mr-broad-charters-arent-the-only-answer-for-lausd/2015/10 If I were Eli Broad, I would go into those schools and say to those teachers, "Let's work together to create a school that you would be proud to teach at and that students would love to attend." Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:10:28 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-mr-broad-charters-arent-the-only-answer-for-lausd/2015/10 /policy-politics/charter-expansion-plan-stokes-debate-in-l-a/2015/10 A proposal from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation to more than double the number of charters in the city is raising major questions about its viability. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:58:10 GMT /policy-politics/charter-expansion-plan-stokes-debate-in-l-a/2015/10 /policy-politics/opinion-broad-foundation-plan-ignites-charter-school-war-in-l-a/2015/09 A Broad Foundation plan to put half of L.A.'s students in charter schools intensifies the trench warfare over reform. If history is a guide, there will be no winners. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 17:09:32 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-broad-foundation-plan-ignites-charter-school-war-in-l-a/2015/09 /policy-politics/will-charters-take-over-most-of-los-angeles-schooling-landscape/2015/09 The Los Angeles Times obtained a memo detailing a proposal backed by the Broad Foundation to double the number of charter schools in L.A. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:23:43 GMT /policy-politics/will-charters-take-over-most-of-los-angeles-schooling-landscape/2015/09 /policy-politics/opinion-massive-charter-school-expansion-in-los-angeles/2015/09 Right now UTLA has almost declared "war" on Eli Broad and I can't say that I blame them. Eli Broad and all the other philanthropists would do well to remember the origins of charter schools - to put teachers in charge of running schools. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:38:51 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-massive-charter-school-expansion-in-los-angeles/2015/09 /leadership/paul-pastorek-former-louisiana-ed-chief-joins-broad-foundations-education-team/2015/07 Pastorek's appointment as co-executive director signals the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation's growing emphasis on pushing for state-run districts to improve the lowest-performing schools. Sat, 18 Jul 2015 03:00:47 GMT /leadership/paul-pastorek-former-louisiana-ed-chief-joins-broad-foundations-education-team/2015/07 /policy-politics/chicago-based-noble-charter-school-network-wins-2015-broad-prize/2015/06 The Broad Prize for Public Charter Schools winner was announced at the annual National Charter Schools Conference in New Orleans. Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:25:56 GMT /policy-politics/chicago-based-noble-charter-school-network-wins-2015-broad-prize/2015/06 /policy-politics/broad-foundation-announces-finalists-for-2015-charter-schools-prize/2015/05 The award honors high-performing charter management organizations that serve low-income students of color. Tue, 19 May 2015 13:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/broad-foundation-announces-finalists-for-2015-charter-schools-prize/2015/05 /leadership/amid-sluggish-progress-broad-suspends-prize-for-urban-schools/2015/02 The $1 million award from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation brought districts scholarship money, technical assistance, and recognition, but did not fuel sufficient improvement in student achievement. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 18:45:21 GMT /leadership/amid-sluggish-progress-broad-suspends-prize-for-urban-schools/2015/02 /leadership/broad-foundation-puts-hold-on-its-prize-for-urban-education/2015/02 The foundation said that it will reassess the prize given how urban education has changed in the last 13 years, but it was also disappointed with the "sluggish" performance in urban schools. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:47:35 GMT /leadership/broad-foundation-puts-hold-on-its-prize-for-urban-education/2015/02 /leadership/former-los-angeles-leader-joins-broad-center-as-superintendent-in-residence/2015/01 John Deasy will serve as a consultant to graduates of the Broad Foundation's school leadership programs who are working in urban districts. Tue, 13 Jan 2015 23:13:04 GMT /leadership/former-los-angeles-leader-joins-broad-center-as-superintendent-in-residence/2015/01 /policy-politics/kipp-schools-named-winner-of-2014-broad-prize-for-public-charter-schools/2014/07 The annual award, announced at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas, honors charter systems making big academic gains and narrowing achievement gaps in urban areas. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 18:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/kipp-schools-named-winner-of-2014-broad-prize-for-public-charter-schools/2014/07 /policy-politics/three-charter-school-systems-named-as-finalists-for-broad-foundation-prize/2014/05 Since 2012, the Broad Foundation has honored charter school systems in urban areas that are making big gains in student achievement. Thu, 15 May 2014 22:15:52 GMT /policy-politics/three-charter-school-systems-named-as-finalists-for-broad-foundation-prize/2014/05 /leadership/only-two-district-finalists-in-running-for-broad-prize/2014/04 The Broad Foundation announced just two top contenders for this year's Broad Prize for Urban Education, the first time since the $1 million competition began in 2002. Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:18:22 GMT /leadership/only-two-district-finalists-in-running-for-broad-prize/2014/04 /leadership/view-on-broad-prizes-value-mixed-among-education-insiders/2013/10 A new survey shows that, among Washington-based education policy wonks, the Broad Prize for Urban Education draws mixed reviews. Wed, 16 Oct 2013 13:42:18 GMT /leadership/view-on-broad-prizes-value-mixed-among-education-insiders/2013/10 /education/houston-schools-win-broad-urban-education-prize/2013/09 A two-time Broad winner, Houston beat districts serving Cumberland County, N.C.; San Diego, and Riverside, Calif., for this year's Broad Prize for Urban Education. Wed, 25 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMT /education/houston-schools-win-broad-urban-education-prize/2013/09 /policy-politics/success-academy-schools-receive-5-million-from-broad-foundation/2013/08 The money will go toward expanding the network of high-performing charter schools. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 18:06:54 GMT /policy-politics/success-academy-schools-receive-5-million-from-broad-foundation/2013/08 /policy-politics/broad-foundation-names-three-finalists-for-charter-schools-prize/2013/05 Achievement First, KIPP Foundation, and Uncommon Schools are the three contenders to be awarded the Broad Foundation's top charter network prize in July. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:53 GMT /policy-politics/broad-foundation-names-three-finalists-for-charter-schools-prize/2013/05 /education/calif-texas-and-n-c-districts-tapped-as-broad-prize-finalists/2013/03 The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation will announce the 2013 winner of the top urban education prize in Washington on Sept. 25. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:01:19 GMT /education/calif-texas-and-n-c-districts-tapped-as-broad-prize-finalists/2013/03 /teaching-learning/broad-foundation-invests-in-blended-learning-initiatives/2013/03 The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation has described $20 million worth of blended learning projects it has supported over the past year. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:03:37 GMT /teaching-learning/broad-foundation-invests-in-blended-learning-initiatives/2013/03