K-12 Education: The Power of Multi-Sector Approaches

Moderator: Katherine V. Smith, Executive Director, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

Matt Blakely, Executive Director, Motorola Solutions Foundation

Katie Everett, Executive Director, The Lynch Foundation

Thaly Germain, Executive Director, Lynch Leadership Academy

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K-12 education: a top social issue

Communicable diseasesWater

Technology accessGender equality

Small business and entrepreneurshipDiversity and inclusion

Work readinessFinancial literacy

Noncommunicable diseasesLow-income housing

Arts and cultureDisaster relief

Higher educationEnvironmental sustainability

Hunger and food securityCommunity economic development

STEM training and educationHealth and wellness

Youth programsK-12 education

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Ranked No. 1

Ranked No. 2

Ranked No. 3

Ranked No. 4

Ranked No. 5

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As was the case in previous studies, engagement with children and youth is a major priority for the majority of companies. Nearly 55% of companies include K-12 education among the issues they prioritize for attention and investment—a trend that has remained stable since the survey was first conducted in 1995.

Top social issues addressed through community involvement efforts

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Measurement of corporate giving programs

Social impact

Outcomes

Outputs

Inputs

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

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Eighty percent of companies use at least one level of measurement for their corporate giving programs. Nearly 80% are measuring inputs and outputs, yet only 13% measure social impact.

Measurement of corporate giving programs

INNOVATION GENERATION GRANTS OVERVIEW

$42M in grants to over 100 organizations for STEM education

since 2007NGO and Strategic

VolunteerismPros: schools and

program handled by NGO

Cons: Same as above

NGO and Intense VolunteerismPros: deeper involvement

Cons: Success depends on all

parties

NGO, Intense Volunteerism, and

DistrictPros: bespoke

approachCons: replication a

heavier lift

Best Practices for Multi-Sector Collaboration

1.Be very clear with expectations and timeline2.Involve highest authorities possible3.Focus on shared goals4.Leverage any potential partners5.Communicate constantly6.Reward partners and volunteers7.Be Flexible and Patient

How did it all begin?

“One idea became a movement.”

Our Results

Student Data: Massachusetts School Report Card; Overall school-level results of % students rated above proficient

15.3

6.7

English Language Arts Mathematics

20132014

outperform outperformoutperformoutperform

95% of Academy schools demonstrated significant academic

growth

96% retention rate in school leadership roles

27% of District principals are program alumni

In 2014-2015, 30% of district principal hires were program alumni

Why Invest in Leadership?

1

25

330

School leaders account for 25% of a school’s impact on student

learning.

24 out of 25 teachers say the principal is the #1 determinant in whether

they stay or leave a school.

A Multiplier Affect 1 School Leader

24 Teachers600 Students

Investments to draw retention would

save a district 330K per year.