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About Us
The CMS Foundation is the official nonprofit partner for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. In our unique position as the trusted bridge between CMS and the philanthropic community, we leverage and steward private dollars to help the district achieve its highest strategic goals. We work to ensure that private investments have a meaningful, sustainable impact on public education in our community.
The knowledge and skills required to succeed in our global society continue to evolve, and so do the needs of our education system. Public funding alone is not sufficient to provide our students and teachers the opportunities they need and deserve. It takes the support of our entire community.
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We work closely with CMS educators to understand district priorities and identify opportunities to maximize student achievement through the investment of private resources. With the help of our generous philanthropic community, we seed initiatives and help expand programs that support our students and educators.
Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline
Addressing the critical need for teachers, the CMS Teaching Residency program provides an alternative pathway for passionate, skilled individuals to become licensed classroom teachers.
Elevating Teacher Voices
Through our Teacher Talks lecture series and other storytelling initiatives, we help ensure CMS educators have opportunities to be seen, heard, innovate, collaborate and share best practices.
Seeding School Innovation
Through grants awarded to CMS teachers, the CMSF Teacher Innovation Fund supports the implementation of school-based, innovative strategies to prepare students for college and career success.
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