Children Learning

Individualize

Create differentiated paths for each student

Innovate

Tietz Family Foundation offers pioneering program grants

Inspire

Bring students, teachers, and the community together

Implement

Achieve real and lasting changes in education

Mission

The Tietz Family Foundation was created to bring common-sense educational reforms to a system that all too often, requires everyone involved to “check their brains at the door.” The goal is to create an environment where a student’s needs are matched with the educational community’s resources. (Read more…)

Grant Guidelines

Learn how to apply for a grant from the Tietz Family Foundation. The Foundation carefully weighs the merits of proposed programs, how the program meets the core mission goals, and how success will be measured. (Read more…)

Grantees

Read how grantees are using Tietz Family Foundation resources to revitalize arts programs and train and mentor teachers. The programs have already led to better student attendance and improved teacher proficiency. (Read more…)

Education works best when teachers, students, parents, and the entire community work together.

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