The Importance of Early Education

The Importance of Early Education

 

 

NEW YORK,  Feb. 15, 2013  /Jeffrey Epstein, the prominent
education philanthropist, who supports science education and early development
across the US, heralded President Obama's State of the Union call for nationwide
preschool education.

"Early education is essential,"  Jeffrey Epstein  asserted who started the
Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation in 2000. "It stimulates the developing mind, and
fosters a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. All the statistics point to a
greater chance for success when a student experiences early education, from
scores to school attendance."

According to the National Institute for Early Education Research, only 28% of 4
year olds in  the United States  are enrolled in state-financed preschool
programs and only five states, offer preschool options to all 4-year-olds. The
President's proposal would provide federal matching funds to states that offer
public preschool openings to families earning up to 200% of the poverty level.
The President would also allocate funds to states to expand public
pre-kindergarten slots for middle-class families, who could pay on a sliding
scale of tuition. The federal government would also have to approve the states'
curriculum and administrative standards for their preschools.

"Setting standards of excellence is essential,"  Jeffrey Epstein  affirmed, who
has funded numerous early development programs including the first Head Start
program in the US Virgin Islands, where his foundation is based. "However, there
should be a large degree of autonomy and schools should be rewarded by their
results. It's problematic when schools cannot make effective decisions."

Critics of Congress' Head Start program which started in 1981 to support
preschools across the country, cite an expensive  $7 billion  annual endeavor
with an uncertain impact on improving education rates. But many argue that the
requirements for excellence are inconsistent, unenforced and teachers are still
paid well below the public school level.

In addition to supporting early education,  Jeffrey Epstein  founded the Program
for Evolutionary Dynamics at  Harvard University  with a  $30 million  grant. He
is a former member of the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign
Relations,  Rockefeller University, New York Academy of Science and sits on the
board of the Mind, Brain and Behavior Committee at  Harvard University.

SOURCE   www.jeffreyepsteineducation.com

 

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Jeffrey Epstein: Science Philanthropy is on the Rise

There Is a Growing Trend of Philanthropic Giving in Support of Scientific Research -- a Trend That Has Won the Attention of Science Activist Jeffrey Epstein


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Oct 31, 2012) - As the holiday season approaches, many Americans are turning their attention to end-of-the-year giving and acts of charity. Though the opportunities for philanthropy are many, and range from artistic endowments to medical research, a recent article from The Economist highlights a less conventional way to make a difference -- through the financial support of scientific inquiry. The article notes that, recently, "crowdfunded" science has grown in prevalence, a trend that has won the attention -- and the praise -- of scientific philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein.

The article from The Economist notes that more traditional avenues for scientific funding have begun to dry up, with grant money growing increasingly difficult to come by. As such, many scientists have turned to more creative methods for funding their work -- including enlisting the resources of philanthropists who care about science and discovery.

One such philanthropist is Jeffrey Epstein, who has issued a new press statement, affirming the Economist article and offering his personal endorsement of scientific giving, even in small amounts. "Philanthropy in science is a great way to generate needed publicity for important research being done in laboratories around the world," Mr. Epstein says. He speaks from experience. In 2003, Mr. Epstein won recognition when his foundation, The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation, established The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University with a $30 million grant. The Program continues to do important work to this day.

"With relatively small contributions, one can get scientific research into the headlines," he continues. "It also makes scientific research more accountable to the public." Jeffrey Epstein is also a former member of the NY Academy of Science, a former board member of Rockefeller University, and a current overseer of the Mind, Brain and Behavior Committee at Harvard University.

The Economist notes that scientific philanthropy is nearly as old as science itself. As long as there have been inquisitive minds, those minds have sought the support of wealthy donors, using charitable contributions to purchase equipment or to fund expeditions to far-off places. In the age of the Internet, however, a new form of scientific philanthropy has emerged -- crowdfunding. The Internet makes it easy for scientists to set up donations pages and solicit contributions from the general public; even when donors pitch in small amounts, these funds add up quickly.

The article notes that scientists from several leading universities have taken to crowdfunding their projects. Meanwhile, several online platforms have arisen to provide scientists with crowdfunding options.

Jeffrey Epstein is a money manager whose passion for science has long motivated his philanthropy. His Jeffrey Epstein IV Foundation has provided resources to numerous scientific endeavors throughout the world. Additionally, Mr. Epstein has made donations to museums, youth-related charities, and more.

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Jeffrey Epstein Supports Largest Catholic Charity in the USVI

Catholic Charities of the USVI receives vital funding from investor and science philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein.

St. Thomas: / The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation has donated critical funds to the Catholic Charities of the US Virgin Islands. Catholic Charities of the USVI is the largest catholic organization in the USVI providing essential support for the poor.

For 46 years, the Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands (CCVI) has been feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and clothing the needy. CCVI offers a wide spectrum of services to struggling families and individuals; including the homeless, mentally ill, substance abusers and homebound elderly. CCVI also provides an impressive volume of support. Just last year, they assisted more than 700 people, served more than 44,000 hot meals and fed more than 200 people daily.
What makes CCVI unique however is its successful focus on rehabilitation into the community. CCVI’s programs include: Bethlehem House, Soup Kitchen, Street Mobile Outreach, PATH, HAPICAT, Camp Shriver, Kids Learn and Emergency Help. Bethlehem House for example, is a homeless shelter on St. Thomas and on St. Croix, each offering approximately 40 beds to residents.

The shelter however, also offers ongoing education to help residents with life skills, seek employment and re-establish their independence. When residents are ready to move into their own home, the shelter assists with household items and donated furniture.

Like many Catholic organizations, CCVI also has a strong focus on youth education. Kids Learn and Camp Shriver both offer intensive multi-week learning and sports camps to underprivileged children and stay involved in the children’s lives, mentoring them through school and challenges they might face.
The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation was founded by science philanthropist and education activist, Jeffrey Epstein in 2000. Jeffrey Epstein is a resident of St. Thomas in the USVI. In addition to science research, his foundation actively supports education and youth initiatives across the US Virgin Islands. Jeffrey Epstein is a former member of the Council of Foreign Relations, the New York Academy of Science, The Trilateral Commission and a former board member of Rockefeller University.

“We are honored to support the CCVI,” Jeffrey Epstein noted. “They are one of the most effective organizations in the Caribbean eradicating poverty today.”

SOURCE: www.jeffreyepsteinusvi.com

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Jeffrey Epstein Supports Majority Growth in Charter School Enrollment

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The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation supports the new majority of charter enrollment in the nation's capital.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2013 /For the first time, more students in Washington DC enrolled into charter schools than public schools. Last year, charters had an 11% increase in student enrollment, while public schools had a 1% increase. Mayor Vince Gray noted that the nation's capital is only a few years away from being evenly split between the two school systems.

The shift was welcomed by financier and well-known education philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein and his foundation, the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation. Jeffrey Epstein founded the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University with a $30 million dollar grant in 2003 and has since expanded his support into early development, Head Start and charter school programs across the nation, including Washington DC.

Some of the charter schools that the Jeffrey Epstein has supported include, Harlem Link Charter School, the Maya Angelou Schools in DC and the Bard High School Early College in New York. "Charter Schools have the freedom to self-regulate. It's a critical component of their success. They also reduce the burden on the public school system," Jeffrey Epstein asserted.

In fact, last year, the DC Schools Chancellor, Kaya Henderson, decided to close fifteen public schools due to the shift to charters.

Despite this growth, there is concern about the number of charter schools that close every year. According to The Center for Education Reform, 15% of charters close every year. However Jeanne Allen, President of the Center for Education Reform explained that unlike the public school system, this closure rate reflects a healthy level of accountability. Today 41 states have charter school laws and audit requirements. 52% of charter schools are also now authorized by school districts and 48% independently.

"We need to enhance state standards of excellence," Jeffrey Epstein noted. "But it's essential that these laws are just that, standards, and not management policies."

Jeffrey Epstein is a trustee of the Institute for International Education, a former board member of Rockefeller University, the Council of Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, New York Academy of Science and sits on the board of the Mind, Brain and Behavior committee at Harvard.

Jeffrey Epstein Backs Obama's Call for Early Education

Sacramento Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/02/15/5194060/jeffrey-epstein-prominent-education.html

 

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2013 -- /Jeffrey Epstein, the prominent education philanthropist, who supports science education and early development across the US, heralded President Obama's State of the Union call for nationwide preschool education.

 

"Early education is essential," Jeffrey Epstein asserted who started the Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation in 2000. "It stimulates the developing mind, and fosters a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. All the statistics point to a greater chance for success when a student experiences early education, from scores to school attendance."

According to the National Institute for Early Education Research, only 28% of 4 year olds in the United States are enrolled in state-financed preschool programs and only five states, offer preschool options to all 4-year-olds. The President's proposal would provide federal matching funds to states that offer public preschool openings to families earning up to 200% of the poverty level. The President would also allocate funds to states to expand public pre-kindergarten slots for middle-class families, who could pay on a sliding scale of tuition. The federal government would also have to approve the states' curriculum and administrative standards for their preschools.

"Setting standards of excellence is essential," Jeffrey Epstein affirmed, who has funded numerous early development programs including the first Head Start program in the US Virgin Islands, where his foundation is based. "However, there should be a large degree of autonomy and schools should be rewarded by their results. It's problematic when schools cannot make effective decisions."

Critics of Congress' Head Start program which started in 1981 to support preschools across the country, cite an expensive $7 billion annual endeavor with an uncertain impact on improving education rates. But many argue that the requirements for excellence are inconsistent, unenforced and teachers are still paid well below the public school level.

In addition to supporting early education, Jeffrey Epstein founded the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University with a $30 million grant. He is a former member of the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations, Rockefeller University, New York Academy of Science and sits on the board of the Mind, Brain and Behavior Committee at Harvard University.

SOURCE www.jeffreyepsteineducation.com

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