Harmony Public Schools to Receive $30M Federal Fund
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SELECTED FROM 372 APPLICANTS TO RECEIVE RACE TO THE TOP-DISTRICT AWARD.
HPS joins 15 others as the Race to the Top-District winners in national competition worth $400 million in grants.
Houston—The Department of Education today announced Harmony Public Schools as one of the Race to the Top-District winners. HPS joins 15 other applicants as the final district winners that will share nearly $400 million in grant money from the Department of Education. HPS will be awarded roughly $30 million grant to work toward supporting personalized student learning, improving student achievement and educator effectiveness, closing achievement gaps, and preparing every student to succeed in college and careers.
“We are thrilled and honored to be named a winner of the Race to the Top-District competition,” said Harmony Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Soner Tarim. “We are eager to use the grant money to further personalize the way each student uses time, receives support to master essential skills, and deepens understanding of content.”
The Race to the Top-District award is the latest recognition of Harmony’s leadership in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. HPS’ nationally-recognized program, commitment to equitable student outcomes, engaged parents and students, and university and community partners all create a strong foundation of academic success from which we will continue to build.
“We see Race to the Top-District as an opportunity to deepen personalization of classroom instruction so that every student has choice and customized support,” said Dr. Tarim. “Additionally, we hope to equip students, teachers and other stakeholders with real-time, actionable information on student learning to facilitate this individualized approach.”
HPS and the 15 other winners were chosen from a pool of 372 district applicants. The 16 winners will receive four-year awards that range from $10 million to $40 million, depending on the number of students served through the plan. A full list of winners and grant amounts can be found here.
About Harmony Public Schools:
Harmony Public Schools are 38 high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. At Harmony Public Schools, we believe every child can succeed, and we are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools please visit: www.harmonytx.org, and ‘Like’ us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarmonyTexas.
That is a wonderful news for Harmony Public Schools who have been fallaciously called Gulen Charter Schools by some attackers and amateur bloggers. As a Harmony Parent, I am glad that Harmony Public Schools validated their legitimacy (one more time) at the highest possible rank. All these malicious anti-charter school sentiments have to fade away now that Harmony Public Schools have been awarded to succeed more.
HPS joins 15 others as the Race to the Top-District winners in national competition worth $400 million in grants.
Houston—The Department of Education today announced Harmony Public Schools as one of the Race to the Top-District winners. HPS joins 15 other applicants as the final district winners that will share nearly $400 million in grant money from the Department of Education. HPS will be awarded roughly $30 million grant to work toward supporting personalized student learning, improving student achievement and educator effectiveness, closing achievement gaps, and preparing every student to succeed in college and careers.
“We are thrilled and honored to be named a winner of the Race to the Top-District competition,” said Harmony Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Soner Tarim. “We are eager to use the grant money to further personalize the way each student uses time, receives support to master essential skills, and deepens understanding of content.”
The Race to the Top-District award is the latest recognition of Harmony’s leadership in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. HPS’ nationally-recognized program, commitment to equitable student outcomes, engaged parents and students, and university and community partners all create a strong foundation of academic success from which we will continue to build.
“We see Race to the Top-District as an opportunity to deepen personalization of classroom instruction so that every student has choice and customized support,” said Dr. Tarim. “Additionally, we hope to equip students, teachers and other stakeholders with real-time, actionable information on student learning to facilitate this individualized approach.”
HPS and the 15 other winners were chosen from a pool of 372 district applicants. The 16 winners will receive four-year awards that range from $10 million to $40 million, depending on the number of students served through the plan. A full list of winners and grant amounts can be found here.
About Harmony Public Schools:
Harmony Public Schools are 38 high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools throughout Texas. Harmony blends the highest standards and expectations, with a rigorous math and science-centered curriculum and dedicated and engaged teachers and families to cultivate excellence and prepare students to succeed in college, careers and life. At Harmony Public Schools, we believe every child can succeed, and we are committed to helping them realize their full potential. To learn more about Harmony Public Schools please visit: www.harmonytx.org, and ‘Like’ us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarmonyTexas.
That is a wonderful news for Harmony Public Schools who have been fallaciously called Gulen Charter Schools by some attackers and amateur bloggers. As a Harmony Parent, I am glad that Harmony Public Schools validated their legitimacy (one more time) at the highest possible rank. All these malicious anti-charter school sentiments have to fade away now that Harmony Public Schools have been awarded to succeed more.