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California Alliance of African American Educators
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CAAAE Garners a $200,000 Grant from the Kellogg Foundation!

In 2010, the Kellogg Foundation launched a $75 million America Healing Initiative. One of its main goals is to abolish structural racism. There were approximately 1,200 applicants, but only 119 were funded. The CAAAE submitted a grant in partnership with the East Side Union High School District. Although we were not funded, we cultivated a relationship with the Vice President who created the initiative.

Fast forward. The CAAAE submitted a grant to seek general operating support so that we can move forward with the Consortium to Advance Equity in Education (CAEE) mentioned in this column a few months ago. We are excited about this support and will be reaching out to CAEE members in thenext few weeks to outline future plans!

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About the Foundation

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established in 1930 by breakfast cereal pioneer W.K. Kellogg, who defined its purpose as "…administering funds for the promotion of the welfare, comfort, health, education, feeding, clothing, sheltering and safeguarding of children and youth, directly or indirectly, without regard to sex, race, creed or nationality.…" To guide current and future trustees and staff, he said, "Use the money as you please so long as it promotes the health, happiness and well-being of children."

The foundation receives its income primarily from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust, which was set up by Mr. Kellogg. In addition to its diversified portfolio, the trust continues to own substantial equity in the Kellogg Company.

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We are excited by the future of these programs and the organization, but because of the complexity of the problems we are endeavoring to address, we need partners to help us remedy these systemic issues. Our approach is to be comprehensive and collaborative in order to bring all possible resources to bear. This multi-disciplinary strategy is what we believe will produce the kinds of dramatic breakthroughs and advances in education that are necessary to achieve success.

Bringing together members, friends and partners from various areas of society, with different backgrounds and perspectives, yet all committed to developing, identifying and replicating best practices for successfully teaching African American students is the vision for the CAAAE and I encourage your participation in our efforts through financial support. Help us make a difference in the lives of our children and I thank you in advance for your commitment. Please click on the donation button below to make your donation.

"It takes a healthy village to raise a healthy child. What part are you playing?"
 


Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program
 

This math, science and technology initiative for African American students was actually started in 1999 by Debra Watkins, while she was president of the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators, and two individuals from another non-profit. Originally called the Dr. George Washington Carver Scholars Program, it was adopted by Intel and became the Intel Carver Scholars Program (ICSP).

The GSP promotes youth development in science, technology, engineering and math. Our key program components include STEM Enrichment, Character/Leadership Training, Academic Planning, College and Career Preparation, and Parent Education. Our mission is to help youth of African ancestry in Santa Clara County successfully complete higher education in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM), and serve as positive role models and contributors to their communities.

 
 
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