Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

TESS Research Foundation Selected as Part of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Rare As One Project

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Monday, February 3, 2020
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Today, TESS Research Foundation (TESS) was announced as an awardee of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Rare As One Project.

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  • Today, TESS Research Foundation (TESS) was announced as an awardee of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Rare As One Project.
  • TESS Research Foundation was one of only 30 patient-led organizations in the country to be selected and was awarded $450,000 in grant funding.
  • The Nyes launched TESS Research Foundation in 2015 to fund research to better understand why mutations in the SLC13A5 gene cause neurological disease and to find the best treatment options.
  • For more information about TESS Research Foundation and for complete bios on the Scientific Advisory Board, visit www.TESSresearch.org .

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches the CZI Community Space in Downtown Redwood City

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the launch of the CZI Community Space.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the launch of the CZI Community Space.
  • Located in downtown Redwood City, theCZI Community Space offers free meeting and event space to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in and serving San Mateo County, where CZI is based, as well as Redwood City and San Mateo County government agencies.
  • In opening the CZI Community Space, CZI is furthering its commitment to both lift up community-driven solutions and help local organizations expand and scale their efforts.
  • The CZI Community Space is launching as a pilot, offering space to existing CZI partners and grantees, and Redwood City and San Mateo County government agencies.

How Schools are Expanding the Definition of Student Success

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today released a series of ten profiles highlighting schools that are expanding the definition of student success by going beyond academics -- to more fully consider the developmental needs of the whole child.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today released a series of ten profiles highlighting schools that are expanding the definition of student success by going beyond academics -- to more fully consider the developmental needs of the whole child.
  • These schools are expanding that definition to include identity, physical, mental, and emotional factors that can have a profound impact on why -- and whether --students thrive," said Brooke Stafford-Brizard, Director of Whole Child Development at CZI.
  • We hope that their stories can support other schools as they expand their own definitions ofstudent success."
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    Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWC)serves 4,000 students across four elementary and middle schools in Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO.The school's definition of student success is captured through 11 graduate dispositions , which represent the skills, habits, and mindsets a student should have developed upon completion of their time at CWC.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Backs Teacher-Directed Professional Learning with DonorsChoose

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced a $1.2 million grant to DonorsChoose designed to empower teachers through the funding of professional learning projects that reflect the diversity - and aspirations - of classroom teachers nationwide.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced a $1.2 million grant to DonorsChoose designed to empower teachers through the funding of professional learning projects that reflect the diversity - and aspirations - of classroom teachers nationwide.
  • The grant automatically funds nearly 700 professional development projects that 600 teachers across 36 states have identified for their own continued learning.
  • In addition to funding all current teacher professional development projects and providing access to NeuroTeach, CZI is matching donations to new professional development projects on DonorsChoose, while funds last.
  • CZI and DonorsChoose are also encouraging teachers to share why teacher professional development is so important using the hashtag #SupportTeachers.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Funding Opportunity for Organizations Supporting Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City Communities

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the opening of the 2020 CZI Community Fund , a funding opportunity for Bay Area organizations* addressing the most critical needs in their communities.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today announced the opening of the 2020 CZI Community Fund , a funding opportunity for Bay Area organizations* addressing the most critical needs in their communities.
  • Organizations and groups supporting the communities of Belle Haven, East Palo Alto, North Fair Oaks, and Redwood City are encouraged to submit applications for grant funding.
  • Since its launch, the CZI Community Fund has made grants to more than 60 local organizations.
  • "San Mateo County is our home and we are committed to supporting our community here," said Cristina Huezo, Director of CZI Community at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces New $5 Million Funding Opportunity for Expanding Effective School Practices to Support the Whole Child

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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This program will provide one- to two-year grants that will support up to 10 teams aiming to help schools advance exemplary practices which are helping to improve student outcomes.

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  • This program will provide one- to two-year grants that will support up to 10 teams aiming to help schools advance exemplary practices which are helping to improve student outcomes.
  • Through this request for applications , CZI will support educators in implementing, improving and measuring practices in their schools using the science of human adolescent learning and development.
  • This grant opportunity will accept applications from 6:00am PDT on Thursday, August 1, 2019 until 11:59pm PDT, on September 13, 2019.
  • The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, founded by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan in December 2015, is a new kind of philanthropic organization that brings together world-class engineering, grant-making, impact investing, policy, and advocacy work.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards $68 Million to Support the Growth of the Human Cell Atlas

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Friday, June 21, 2019
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced $68 million in funding to support the Human Cell Atlas and its selection of 38 collaborative science teams to launch CZI's Seed Networks for a Human Cell Atlas projects.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced $68 million in funding to support the Human Cell Atlas and its selection of 38 collaborative science teams to launch CZI's Seed Networks for a Human Cell Atlas projects.
  • These collaborative groups bring together scientists, computational biologists, software engineers, and physicians to support the continued development of the Human Cell Atlas (HCA), an international effort to map all cells in the human body.
  • "With CZI's Seed Networks grants, we're excited to further support and build interdisciplinary collaborations that will accelerate progress towards a first draft of the Human Cell Atlas."
  • The Human Cell Atlas is a scientist-led initiative that has emerged as a collaborative federation of diverse experts in biology, computation, and medicine.

The Primary School Selects Conscious Discipline as Social and Emotional Learning Program

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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The Primary School, which is funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), selected Conscious Discipline as its SEL program.

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  • The Primary School, which is funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), selected Conscious Discipline as its SEL program.
  • The Primary School selected Conscious Discipline as its SEL program because it aligns with the organization's values and beliefs.
  • Currently in its second year of implementation, The Primary School has woven Conscious Discipline into its school culture and philosophy.
  • "It has been exciting to watch The Primary School embrace Conscious Discipline," said Jill Molli, a Conscious Discipline Master Instructor working with The Primary School.

Stand Together Commits $1.25 Million To In-Prison And Second Chance Programs Across Country

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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In addition to San Quentin, The Last Mile has eight programs in men's, women's and youth facilities across California and Indiana.

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  • In addition to San Quentin, The Last Mile has eight programs in men's, women's and youth facilities across California and Indiana.
  • With this investment, Stand Together will join Google.org and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as major partners in this innovative in-prison and second chance initiative.
  • To see more outstanding work by Stand Together's Catalysts in the In-Prison, Reentry and Second Chances portfolio, click here .
  • For More Information visit: https://www.stand-together.org
    For more information on these Catalysts, Stand Together's Catalyst Network and how to get involved, visit stand-together.org .

13th Double Helix Medals dinner raises over $4 million

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) hosted the 13th Double Helix Medals dinner (DHMD) on November 7th and raised $4.5 million.

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  • COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) hosted the 13th Double Helix Medals dinner (DHMD) on November 7th and raised $4.5 million.
  • Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mr. Mark Zuckerberg were honored for their philanthropic support of research through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  • "Mark and I are beyond honored to receive Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Double Helix Medal," said Chan.
  • Since the first DHMD honored Muhammad Ali in 2006, the event has raised over $40 million for the Laboratory's biological research and education programs.