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Lumina Foundation to Announce “NextGen” Grant Winners

On January 10, Lumina will announce the winners of a $1.1 million grant program designed to develop innovative technology tools aimed at helping students enter and complete college. The announcement will be made at 11 a.m. (ET) at www.luminafoundation.org. More »

January 9, 2012

NextGen grant winners announced

Lumina Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 million in planning grants aimed at helping develop the “next generation” of college-access supports and services. These “NextGen” grants are designed to leverage the power of digital technology to promote new and innovative ways to support students on their pathway to college. Read more »

January 9, 2012

Ten States Receive Grants to Help Prepare Students for College

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has awarded grants to ten states to help their K-12 and postsecondary education systems align to the Common Core State Standards and assessments that will measure them. More »

December 19, 2011 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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