In-Depth Partnerships

OVERVIEW

Nick and Lorie Howley invest in schools and programs that successfully adopt unique and innovative models to help students achieve greater social and economic mobility. While The Howley Foundation’s first introduction to a partner may be through the scholarship program, those relationships can lead to more in-depth collaboration and greater impact.

According to Nick Howley, “When we join forces with an educational model that works, we are often inspired to provide additional support that moves our mission forward.” Two excellent examples of successful, in-depth partnerships are: ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program and Cristo Rey Network.

Cristo Rey Network

CRISTO REY OVERVIEW

Cristo Rey Network is a unique network of 38 Catholic high schools across the country that integrate four years of rigorous college-preparatory academics with a four-year, professional work-study program. Cristo Rey delivers a powerful and innovative approach to education that equips students from families of limited economic means with the knowledge, character, and skills to achieve their aspirations.

INVESTING IN A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH

MAKING AN IMPACT: LOCALLY & NATIONALLY

Serving our two geographic focus areas of Cleveland and Philadelphia:

  • Supporting national network programs and initiatives
  • Funding enrichment programs across the country to enhance student success

SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES

  • Putting Math Education to Work: A network-wide initiative designed to advance student achievement in mathematics
  • Accelerating Literacy Across the Curriculum: A network-wide literacy initiative designed to accelerate student achievement in English Language Arts
  • Student Success and Retention Grants: Offers two-year grants to network schools to help them customize and implement strategic efforts that help retain students and aid their academic success
    • Cristo Rey reports all-time high retention rate since this program began in 2017 –  93% single-year student retention rate

INCREASING STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Capital expansion into other new markets:

  • Miami, FL
  • Richmond, VA
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Raleigh, NC – Just opened Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School in 2022