Explore The Issues - education
Education and Literacy issues range from the provision of a quality education to all people of all ages; how to read, write, think critically and communicate clearly - to education reform; school choice, educational standards, challenging the obstacles preventing equal access to a quality education, and more.
First Book :: www.firstbook.org
First Book is an international organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. First Book provides an ongoing supply of new books to children participating in community-based mentoring, tutoring, and family literacy programs. First Book plays a critical role in transforming the quality of preschool and after-school programs nationwide.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) :: www.hsf.net
HSF is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community with more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.
Ms Foundation for Women :: www.ms.foundation.org
The Ms. Foundation supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support, the Foundation champions an equitable society by effecting change in public consciousness, law, philanthropy and social policy.
Oprah's Angel Network :: www.oprahsangelnetwork.org
Dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others, Oprah's Angel Network awards grants to organizations and operates projects that make a difference in underserved communities. Funding areas include education and literacy: women, children and families: youth and community development: and relief and recovery.
Pro Literacy Worldwide :: www.proliteracy.org
Pro Literacy Worldwide is now the oldest and largest nongovernmental literacy organization in the world and pursues a mission of sponsoring educational programs that help adults and their families acquire the literacy practices and skills they need to function more effectively in their daily lives.
Room to Read :: www.roomtoread.org
Room to Read partners with local communities throughout the developing world to establish schools, libraries, and other educational infrastructure. Seeking to intervene early in the lives of children in the belief that education is a lifelong gift that empowers people to ultimately improve socioeconomic conditions for their families, communities, countries, and future generations, Room to Read strives to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time.