Little Learners -
Big Advances
Advances in technol-
ogy and neurobiology have shown that the foundations of suc-
cessful learning are laid long before a child starts the first day of kindergarten. Skills like following simple directions, staying in their seats and devel-
oping an interest in learning are equally as important as knowing the ABCs and 123s. A program with the 20 preschools in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix is looking at best practices in early learning programs. Read More
Fostering Achievement and Lifelong Learning
Piper Trust supports programs that establish an environment of learning at an early age, provide adolescents with real-life learning opportunities, and encourage ongoing learning throughout life. Grantmaking in the Education program area reinforces objectives and strategies in the Children and Older Adults categories.
1) Better Early Learning Environments
Piper Trust works to ensure that children enter kindergarten ready to learn by supporting programs that improve children’s access to quality early learning environments and enhance preschool education. Trust funding focuses on training early education providers and on how curriculum can be improved and potentially standardized.
2) Academic Enhancements for Youth
Piper Trust funds programs to help struggling students and promote academic success through programs in out-of-school settings. Scholastic improvements for school-age children include tutoring and academic enhancement programs to help students perform better academically and gain social supports to be more successful. The Trust supports residential and community academic programs to help at-risk youth, as well as programs to ease access and transition to college.
3) Strengthen Lifelong Learning Opportunities
The Trust supports learning opportunities that empower older adults to become more involved in their communities and participate in learning activities to remain mentally engaged.