Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Part of the foundation's multiyear, $28 million Opportunity by Design initiative, the grants will help the school districts (including the New York City Department of Education) design and open new high schools that support students in meeting the demands of the Common Core curriculum.
“These districts have the commitment to reshape high schools so that all students can meet more rigorous standards,” said Michele Cahill, vice-president, National Program, and director of urban education at Carnegie Corporation. “By taking on the challenge to ‘do school differently’ they will provide important examples to the country.”...