Voices for Education

Who has a say in education?

At The Skillman Foundation, we believe students, families, and educators are at the top of that list. We also know it will take many people from different perspectives, sectors, and communities working together toward a shared vision to make real and lasting change. Voices for Education supports media, storytelling, and communications that elevate what’s happening in K-12 schools today, with a focus on solutions for improvement.

Our Voices for Education grants support:

1

Education Journalism

We fund education reporting in Detroit and at the state level that provides the public with sound information about education challenges, solutions, and accountability.

2

Detroit Voices

We fund storytelling projects that position Detroit students, educators, and advocates as influential storytellers and policy-shaping voices.

3

Aligning Education Advocates

We fund efforts that provide our grant partners and other education advocates with communications strategies and tools that help them to communicate in effective, reinforcing ways while maintaining their own authentic voices.

4

Platforms for Common Ground

We support public platforms that model constructive conversations across differences, surface shared values, and move people toward connection and aligned action for education systems change.

Our investments include support for:

Our Grantmaking Process

Organizations that align with one of our funding areas and meet our grant requirements can inquire about a potential partnership grant by contacting Carly Grace at cgrace@skillman.org.

Learn more about our grantmaking process and opportunities

Voices for Education Team