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EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY DIVISION OF ASCENDIUM EDUCATION GROUP

We believe learning after high school has the power to transform lives.

Driven by this belief, we focus our philanthropy on systemic change to elevate opportunity for learners from low-income backgrounds.

Our Priorities

We award grants in four specific areas. Through this approach, we explore innovative ideas, validate promising practices, and scale successful solutions.

News and Insights

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Video Q&A: Ascendium’s Molly Lasagna and Ashley Parker on the Growing Focus of High-Quality Postsecondary Education in Prison

July 10, 2024

The reinstatement of Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated learners has opened the door to more equitable access to high-quality postsecondary education in prisons. This development is pivotal for fostering lifelong autonomy and success among incarcerated individuals.

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Ambitious Yet Vital: How Ohio is Preparing the STEM Workforce of Tomorrow

April 30, 2024
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Building on Prior Learning to Test the Effectiveness of Solutions that Better Serve Learners

June 17, 2024

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