ContentsTable of of Donors Early Childhood Education Our Priorities Donors 2 6 6 & Other GrantsSTEM Awarded 16 11 Finances If Not Me, Who? 3 11 7 Finances Board of DirectorsOther Foundation12 Staff Beyond the Classroom 17 Development Committee STEM Early Childhood Education The DPS Foundation has been creating and 4 12 Alumni AdvisoryBoard & Board Staff enhancing educational opportunities for Detroit Public 8 13 Schools students since 2009. This report contains activity for the 2014/15 school year. Fine & Performing Arts Academics 5 1410 Fine & Performing Arts MISSION Create and enhance educational opportunities for Detroit Public Schools students. VISION Every DPS student will receive the support needed to achieve his/her highest academic potential. GOALS Provide the resources to support the delivery of a holistic education to every student. Engage alumni, the DPS community, and other stakeholders in assisting and inspiring DPS students. Become the organization of choice for the As you read this report, a snapshot of the DPS Foundation in contribution of DR. GLENDA D. PRICE 2014-15 will emerge. You will learn about our priorities, the philanthropic dollars in support of DPS. PRESIDENT grants we have been able to award, and the sources of our DPS FOUNDATION funding. You will see the power that comes from the professional passion and commitment of teachers, and our partners, along with those who support our mission. This report If not me, who? That is the question that the many donors listed features just a few examples of the impact of our grant making. in this report answered for themselves. They knew that they had a responsibility to join others to ensure that our children We all want the expanded opportunities for educational had an opportunity to receive a comprehensive education in the experiences to continue. Indeed we want them to grow. Our Priorities Detroit Public Schools. They understand that experiences, such However, for this to happen we are totally dependent upon EarlyE l Childhood Childh d Education Ed i STEM careers off er a higher return on have strong self-confi dence, are academically as activities beyond the classroom, introduction to the arts, private sector giving. This fi scal year was a year of new Years of research has shown that early learning is educational investment than many other willing to explore and challenge themselves. the opportunity to compete in academic games, and the growth approaches to our work. We hosted the fi rst Champions of a proven strategy for later success in school, professions, due to better job prospects. When Th ese are all skills and characteristics that every and development that occurs when playing sports are activities especially for low-income students. Pre-school groups are not well represented they lose out on community needs in its citizens, and they are Education event, initiated the 100 Alumni Who Care campaign, educational programs level the playing fi eld these high-quality employment opportunities. developed in the art studio, on the dance stage, worthy of support. DPS Foundation grants to teachers, schools, elected new board members, and established a CrowdRise for all children, as they provide the necessary Multiple studies have shown that under in the band, and at the microphone. and non-profi ts working in our schools provided the resources account in support of Camp Burt Shurly. foundation for K-12 education. Early learning representation is due to multifaceted issues of necessary to create these opportunities and others for our experiences shape the child’s ability to stereotyping, biases, values, socialization, Beyond the Classroom students. categorize, notice, seek, see complexity, and culture, and curriculum. Early and persistent Providing real-world experiences, interactions In 2015-16 we hope that you will give generously to help achieve think. Th e amount and diversity of children’s engagement in STEM programs mitigates the with business and community leaders, volunteer the goal of providing the resources to support the delivery of a past experiences infl uence which new negative impact of these psychological barriers. activities, work shadowing opportunities, The community is rising to the challenge that our schools face. holistic education to every student. opportunities they will notice and choose. participation in sports, aft er school programs Someone has to address the benefi ts that accrue to society, as Fine and Performing Arts and academic competitions are eff ective STEM Investing in the arts is one of the best ways to strategies for improving student learning. well as the individual, when every young person has a high Diversity in the workforce contributes to ensure long term investment in the community. Programs and projects which require planning, quality K-12 education. You are the ones doing it. You are creativity, innovation, and productivity. Th is is Students who participate in arts related organization, teamwork, and innovation develop changing the world, and we are grateful for your commitment. especially true of STEM fi elds where women and activities are better creative thinkers, healthier, critical thinking and enhance academic minorities are signifi cantly under represented. more likely to be engaged in community projects, knowledge. 2 3 GRANT AWARDS SAE Foundation $30,000 Engineering Society of Detroit $13,200 DPS Offi ce of Military Science $5,000 Encouraged 1,300 K-3rd grade students to Progressed students’ cross-cultural experi- Used underwater robotics to enhance stu- engage in science through hands-on lessons ences and team work as well as problem solv- dents understanding of math, engineering, through the “A World In Motion” program. ing, public speaking, and STEM skills. physics, team work, and computer program- ming. Ben Carson High School $23,250 Detroit Public Schools $11,000 for Science and Medicine Encouraged environmental inquiry and inven- Detroit Public Schools $4,800 DPS - Offi ce of School Nutrition George Washington Carver STEM Academy DPS - Go Green Challenge Implemented the Linked Learning Program by tion through the Go Green Challenge where Public exhibition of student resources located supporting teacher professional development students developed and implemented projects within the Detroit Children’s Museum. The school garden program, facilitated by the Seven teachers and 47 students in grades Twenty DPS teachers successfully and materials for student learning activities. ranging from greenhouses to solar pizza ovens. pre-K through 8, participated in the C-STEM competed to be recipients of the BOSCH Schulze Academy $3,125 Offi ce of School Nutrition, is an opportunity DPS Offi ce of College $20,000 George Washington Carver $10,000 Developed student information technology for focused learning related to the concepts challenge and teacher institute. The goal of Energy, Science, and Technology (BEST) and Career Readiness STEM Academy skills by supporting equipment needs for an associated with plant science. Students have the Challenge and Institute is to reduce the teacher grant program. Each teacher Supported educational opportunities between Accelerated student project based learning after-school computer club. Ben Carson School of Science and Medicine the responsibility to plan, plot, plant, and achievement gaps in areas of communication, received an award of $500 which was used through the purchase of chemistry, biology and and Wayne County Community College through botany supplies. Keidan Special Education $3,000 preserve the components of their gardens. science, technology, engineering, and to implement classroom projects in recycling, the purchase of collegiate level textbooks. Center mathematics through focused teacher sustainability, and other “green” initiatives. They are introduced to technologies in Ben Carson High School $17,587 Detroit Public Schools $10,000 Created a generational teaching and learning horticulture and agriculture, engineering training, experiential learning, and for Science and Medicine Offi ce of School Nutrition environment around school based gardens. Advanced students’ leadership and gardening applied to irrigation, artistic concepts of exposure to careers in related C-STEM fi elds. For general program support skills with a 6 month training and peer educa- Detroit Public Schools $2,800 beds, mathematical, writing, and life style Detroit Public Schools $15,000 tion program. Students applied their new knowledge of solar activities. Elementary, middle, and high school power and engineering with a Solar Detroit Stimulated STEM learning at the Detroit DPS Offi ce of Science $6,024 International Academy for Young Women and Student Design contest. students have been impacted by the school Supported science teacher professional de- Vernor Elementary School through participation gardens. The goal is to establish school velopment through the Illuminate DPS/Camp in DAPCEP programs. DAPCEP connects youth to DPS Offi ce of Superintendent $500 Invention program. gardens throughout the district in support of STEM educational experiences in Michigan. Bolstered professional development of DPS healthy school food and administrators in STEM programs for youth. academic achievement. 4 5 GRANT AWARDS All City High School Marching $100,000 Michigan Opera Theatre $10,000 Detroit Institute of Arts $3,000 Band The Michigan Opera Theatre offered performanc- 298 students shared their unique artwork See program highlight on page 6. es and workshops that enriched learning in the through the Student