We are pleased to announce the inauguration of the RAVSAK Small School Professional Development Scholarship. This scholarship will make the training, networking and professional development opportunities of the RAVSAK Annual Leadership Conference accessible to educators from small Jewish day schools and small Jewish communities across North America.
 Community NewsJob Market
Title: Head of School The Akiva School is the only independent elementary community day school of its kind in the region and has earned both local and national recognition as an outstanding academic institution. The school is located minutes from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, a culturally vibrant city... Featured School
Associate Member
The David Project
is a non-profit organization that is leading an educational movement of effective Israel supporters. We aim to inform and inspire strong voices for Israel through our dynamic and comprehensive educational curricula, workshops, and seminars. |
Brandes Foundation to Underwrite Merit Scholarships at San Diego Jewish Academy
♦ by RAVSAK Staff
What may be the largest commitment ever made for private school merit scholarships in San Diego was announced today by the San Diego Jewish Academy and the Tanya and Charles Brandes Foundation. Starting with the 2007-2008 school year, the Brandes Foundation will donate to San Diego Jewish Academy the funds necessary to provide half the yearly tuition per student for up to 10 meritorious students for up to four years per student. Each year, the Brandes Foundation will add another group of 10 scholars until potentially 40 students are receiving the scholarships. Thereafter the Brandes Foundation will continue to fund up to 40 scholarships on an ongoing basis, making the total contribution of over $365,000 per year. “This generous commitment from the Brandes Foundation will enable additional bright and accomplished students to receive the best combined Jewish and general education possible. The ongoing commitment is the equivalent of a large endowment,” said SDJA Executive Director Larry Acheatel. “It is as if the Brandes Foundation deposited $7 million in a bank account and told us to withdraw 5 percent, after interest earnings, every year for this purpose.” “The objectives of this open-ended commitment is to recognize outstanding students, help grow the enrollment of the school, further enhance the student body, and enable the continued growth of a wide array of educational opportunities for all of the students.” Acheatel said that SDJA plans to utilize “scouts” who will identify junior high school students who have distinguished themselves in competitions such as; math and science fairs, athletic events, music recitals and other areas of excellence; and then invite them to apply for the scholarships. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted, Acheatel said. “We are going to recruit, ‘keeping our eyes and ears open’ for fantastic kids.” In making their gift, Tanya and Charles Brandes said: “We are honored to partner with the San Diego Jewish Academy. Through this gift, we hope to assist SDJA in recruiting and retaining exceptional students. With the skills and values learned, in an environment of academic excellence and values education, these students will be prepared to become ethical leaders in their communities and professions.” ♦ |
© 2008 RAVSAK: The Jewish Community Day School Network
