Description: The Heckscher Foundation for Children supports a variety of organizations that insist on student achievement using tools such as extended time schooling and enrichment activities specifically connected to curriculum. When assessing academic programs other than schools, we look for curricula correlated to the NYC/NYS academic standards that extend in-school learning, activities that make meaningful connections between the regular school day and the "real world," and those that achieve outcomes that compare favorably to average NYC/NYS results.
Eligibility: In all giving activities, the foundation stresses the achievement of positive, measurable, clear outcomes. They are also particularly interested in programs that are prepared to critically evaluate their work.
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