SMF ANNOUNCES 2011 COLLEGE TRIP October 19th-21st
The Simmons Memorial Foundation College Trip is coming October 19th-21st. This year we are traveling to a number of colleges, universities, and cultural sites in Virginia. Tentative destinations include: University of Virginia Monticello Hampton University University of Richmond The College of William & Mary This trip promises to be a rewarding experience for all students [...]
SMF ANNOUNCES 2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Announcing the 2011 Simmons Memorial Foundation Scholarship Recipients The Cynthia T. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Cameron Campbell Glenn High School UNC Chapel Hill Nathaniel P. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Jamie Gorham Salem Academy East Carolina University Congratulations!
SMF receives $40,000 donation from Systems Integration & Management, Inc. to kickoff 2011 fundraising campaign
Systems Integration & Management, Inc., an Arlington, Virginia based company, has made a $40,000 donation to help SMF strengthen its programs and kickoff SMF’s 2011 annual fundraising campaign.
UPCOMING SMF/3PI 2011 PROGRAM DATES: FEBRUARY 27th, APRIL 10th, MAY 1st
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SMF COLLEGE TRIP OCTOBER 10th-13th
SMF ANNOUNCES THE COLLEGE TRIP OCTOBER 10th-13th learn more
SMF ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Cynthia T. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Rafael Alberto Grillo Avila—Parkland Magnet High School, Winston-Salem, NC Attending Princeton University Nathaniel P. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Damaris Betsaida Ramirez—Parkland Magnet High School, Winston-Salem, NC Attending Meredith College Congratulations!
McKinsey & Company releases report on the economic impact of the achievement gap in America’s schools
McKinsey & Company releases report on the economic impact of the achievement gap in America’s schools. Learn more
The Edwin Gould Foundation cites notable achievement gap statistics
The Edwin Gould Foundation cites notable achievement gap statistics . Learn More
SMF Spotlight: SMF alums Courtney Harris and Alan-Michael Hill Intern for U.S. Senator Thomas Carper
Courtney Harris, a senior at the College of William & Mary, and Alan-Michael Hill, a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, both interned for U.S. Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) during the summer of 2009. SMF congratulates Courtney and Alan on their successful internships.
SMF Spotlight: Kwasi Asare, SMF mentor and education expert, gives keynote address to National Center for Technonolgy Innovation
With the help of senior department of education decision-makers, Kwasi Asare (Special Assistant, Office of Innovation and Improvement) and Karen Cator (Director, Office of Educational Technology), and panelists Richard Bernstein, Larry Goldberg and Linda Roberts, NCTI conference participants explored the range of existing barriers and some solutions in the works. Read more
Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Back to School Event
The President: Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. And we’ve got students tuning in from all across America, kindergarten through twelfth grade. I’m glad you all could join us today. I know that for many of you, today is the first day of [...]
Introducing The Choice
Applying to college can be among the most bewildering experiences in the life of an American teenager. And it’s no picnic for that teenager’s family, either. Through this blog, my New York Times colleagues and I hope to serve as a regular online companion and resource to those of you running this gantlet — particularly [...]
Student-to-College ‘Mismatch’ Seen as Graduation-Rate Issue
By Debra Viadero An important new book on improving the stagnant graduation rates of the nation’s public colleges and universities suggests that one reason so many academically talented students leave college without a diploma may be that they enroll in schools for which they are overqualified. Read More
2009 Scholarship Winners
The Simmons Memorial Foundation, Inc. Is Pleased To Announce Its 2009 Scholarship Winners Cynthia T. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Charesa Smith — Reynolds High School, Winston-Salem, NC — Harvard University Nathaniel P. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Jordan Showell— Milford High School, Milford, DE — Morehouse College Congratulations to all of our recipients!
