Press Releases

The Mind Trust Hires Claire Fiddian-Green And Anne Shane

6/28/2010 Press Release
The Mind Trust is pleased to announce it has hired Claire Fiddian-Green as its new President and Anne Shane as its new Vice-President of Strategic Growth Initiatives. “We are thrilled that leaders of Claire’s and Anne’s caliber are joining our team,” said David Harris, Founder and CEO of The Mind Trust.


The Mind Trust Fellow Earl Martin Phalen To Receive BET’s Shine a Light Award

6/24/2010 Press Release
The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit supporting education innovation and entrepreneurship, is pleased to announce that Earl Martin Phalen, a recipient of The Mind Trust’s prestigious Education Entrepreneur Fellowship, will be presented with the BET Shine a Light Award for his work improving education for low-income children in Indiana and across the country.


Hundreds of Guests Turn Out For Fellows Conversation with Jane Pauley

6/16/2010 Press Release
On June 3, 2010, The Mind Trust hosted a thought provoking discussion with its Education Entrepreneur Fellows led by Board member, Jane Pauley. Over 300 community members turned out to hear how the Fellows’ entrepreneurial ventures are transforming education in Indianapolis.


The Mind Trust Now Accepting Applications For Education Entrepreneur Fellowship

2/2/2010 Press Release
The Mind Trust is excited to announce a new rolling application process for its Education Entrepreneur Fellowship. Candidates may now submit applications to transform K-12 public education at any time during the year, starting TODAY. The Mind Trust expects to award up to three Fellowships in 2010. Visit the "Your Application" page to apply now.


The Mind Trust Selects New Education Entrepreneur Fellows

12/11/2009 Press Release
The Mind Trust announced the selection of two new Education Entrepreneur Fellows today. Ms. Stephanie Saroki will use the Fellowship to launch Seton Education Partners, a new non-profit working to help struggling urban Catholic schools find alternatives to school closure. Mr. Jesse Hahnel will use the Fellowship to develop and grow the Foster Youth Education Initiative, a project to ensure foster youth receive the educational advocacy and opportunities they need.


The Mind Trust Partners with Kellogg School of Management to Launch Education Case Competition

10/24/2009 Press Release
Inaugural Event Engages Top MBAs In Education Reform Through Entrepreneurship-- Teams of MBA students from top business schools across the country competed this weekend to address start-up challenges faced by education entrepreneurs committed to transforming the nation’s public education system. Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management has partnered with The Mind Trust to create this event to engage America’s future leaders in education reform.


The Mind Trust Begins Selection Process for 2010 Education Entrepreneur Fellowship

8/10/2009
Over 400 proposals from people from 44 states and 20 countries submitted for prestigious Education Entrepreneur Fellowship.


Education Entrepreneurs bring innovative ideas to public education

7/29/2009 Indiana Department of Education
The Mind Trust, whose mission is to dramatically improve public education for underserved students, was recognized today by the Indiana State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett.


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