Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Department of Education - Faith Based Website

The President's words encapsulate the goal of the Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships which is to "...simply...work on behalf of those organizations that want to work on behalf of our communities..." and empower those groups to initiate change and increase community expectation, clear barriers to participation and support ED's mission to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

This web site provides (www.ed.gov):

  • background about the Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnership executive order,
  • information about grants from the U.S. Department of Education,
  • announcements about upcoming conferences and workshops,
  • grant writing tips and partnership ideas, and
  • communication with our staff through new media.

From after-school programs to weekend computer labs, from early reading to family literacy, there are many opportunities for faith-based and community organizations to help promote a culture of success for our students. Each community can be a resource for driving achievement and supporting teachers, parents and students towards academic success.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:  faithandcommunity@ed.gov.


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