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Leah Austin Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of National Opportunity to Learn Network | Schott Foundation for Public Education

Leah Austin Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of National Opportunity to Learn Network | Schott Foundation for Public Education

Leah Austin Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of National Opportunity to Learn Network

Dr. Leah Austin, whose dynamic career has included teaching, grantmaking, organizing, research and evaluation, has joined the Schott Foundation for Public Education as Director of the National Opportunity to Learn Network. In her leadership role she will work with Schott grantees and partners to support effective campaigns focused on building systems to provide all students an opportunity to learn—through philanthropic support and other strategic capacity building resources. 
In announcing her appointment, Dr. John H. Jackson, President and CEO, said, “We are extremely pleased to have such a talented and passionate changemaker on the Schott team.  Her experience and relationships are exactly the bridge between philanthropy and our dedicated student, parent and educator partners that is needed to systemically address inequities.”
In April, 2018, Schott honored Leah as a Champion of Public Education at its #PublicSchoolGrad: Greater Atlanta Arts Showcase in Atlanta.
“Leah brings a deep knowledge of how to advance policies and programs to improve equity and excellence in public CONTINUE READING: Leah Austin Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of National Opportunity to Learn Network | Schott Foundation for Public Education