PowerSchool Education Fund
A $1M+ multi-initiative fund to tackle some of the most critical issues in K-12 education
With a $1 million initial donation sourced from IPO proceeds, we are working with key stakeholders in the education ecosystem including innovative universities and mission-driven organizations to create education impact at scale.
INITIATIVE 1:
Supporting new teachers joining the profession
The teacher shortage is worsening as the educator diversity gap widens. We’re working to address these issues by reducing the financial burden of becoming a teacher, a significant entry barrier.
The fund strives to:
- Provide grants to education students to cover most of the out-of-pocket costs for their state teacher certification
- Help over 2,500 new diverse teachers receive their teaching certifications
- Partner with universities to engage in innovative education research, advocacy and thought leadership
UNIVERSITY IMPACT PARTNERS
The UC Davis School of Education
The University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies
North Carolina State University College of Education
The University of South Florida College of Education
University of Chicago
The University of Texas Austin
Radford University
INITIATIVE 2:
Promoting equitable access to education resources
Our education system faces worsening inequities in the classroom. Starting with a $1.25M donation to fulfill 1,800 teacher requests through DonorsChoose, we’re working to ensure classroom equity.
The fund strives to:
- Provide funding to ensure equitable access to technology and education resources
- Close equity gaps across diverse student populations and in under-served communities
- Partner with innovative non-profits and mission-driven organizations to scale education social impact
IMPACT PARTNERS
DonorsChoose is the leading online charity platform that connects classrooms in need with public donors.
IMPACT FUNDING PARTNERS
Vista Equity Partners is a leading global investment firm that believes in the transformative power of technology.
Robert F. Smith is Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, as well as a son of two educators.
To learn more about the PowerSchool Education Fund or to get involved with making an impact in education, please email us at educationfund@powerschool.com.
About the PowerSchool Education Fund
We launched this multi-initiative fund in July 2021 with a $1 million donation connected to the PowerSchool IPO. It’s designed to address some of the most critical issues in K-12 education, including the national teacher shortage and diversity gap, as well as equitable access to technology and resources. Partnerships with corporations, non-profits, and universities create opportunities to scale our impact. The fund aligns with the PowerSchool mission to support our educators and students, helping them realize their full potential.
“As the national teacher shortage continues, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, certification fees should not create barriers or place an additional burden on anyone wanting to join the teaching profession. We’re proud to give back to our communities and help support quality and equitable education for all.”
—Hardeep Gulati, PowerSchool CEO