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NAPE
Education Foundation, Inc. (click
here for pdf of brochure)
 WHO WE ARE
NAPE is a national organization committed to the
advancement of equity and diversity in classrooms and workplaces. In
2002, NAPE established the NAPE Education Foundation, Inc. in response
to requests by education and workforce agencies for assistance with
program improvement efforts.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All
contributions to the Foundation are deductible for federal income tax
purposes as provided under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986.
OUR MISSION
The Foundation's mission is to expand career options and the economic
potential of America's workforce by collaborating with stakeholders to
build the capacity of teachers, administrators, parents, and
employers. It accomplishes this by
conducting research in
education and workforce development trends and policies
collecting,
developing, and disseminating best practices and resources
working with others to
eliminate bias and stereotyping in education and employment
developing materials
and programs to promote nontraditional careers
improving the ability
of schools to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student
population
recognizing the
efforts of employers to create supportive workplaces
building the
professional capacity of teachers to close achievement gaps
facilitating systems
change in communities, schools, and businesses
increasing the access
to high-quality education and training
OUR STRATEGY
The Foundation supports the development of
equitable, innovative, and effective programs and practices to
increase the diversity in America's workforce. It promotes programs
that increase opportunities in high-skill, high-wage, high-demand
careers.
The Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable
organization that conducts national research and training on key
equity issues in education and workforce development that include
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promoting tolerance and multiculturalism
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eliminating bias, stereotyping, and
inequities
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increasing diversity in the workplace
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improving school and classroom climates
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closing achievement gaps in education
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enforcing civil rights laws
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providing support services for special
populations
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creating equitable workplaces
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encouraging students to explore and pursue
nontraditional careers
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and more!
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Please contact the Foundation's President,
Mary
Wiberg, if you are interested in
becoming a corporate partner/sponsor of the Foundation.
If you are interested in making a contribution to the Foundation,
please
click here for a contribution form.
All contributions are tax-deductible, and 100
percent of the funds collected will be used to fulfill its mission.
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