GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
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The George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to transforming pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education so all students can thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. GLEF provides trusted information and innovative tools to help students acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and beliefs to achieve their full potential
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Edutopia
An in-depth and interactive resource, Edutopia.org offers practical,
hands-on advice, real-world examples, lively contributions from
practitioners, and invaluable tips and tools.
Lucas Learning
A new division dedicated to developing authentic learning simulations for schools. This work, based on the design principles validated in project-based learning research, will occur in collaboration with strategic partners.
Where we work
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United States
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
GLEFs primary activities include:
Identifying, describing, and promoting effective models and innovations in K-12 education by producing video and other digital media
Developing advanced software, technology and material for educational purposes.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Edutopia, a free resource located at edutopia.org, spotlights what's working in education. A new initiative, Lucas Learning, is working with partners to creative interactive simulations based on the principles of rigorous project-based learning.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Executive Director
Cindy Johanson
Cindy Johanson has dedicated 30+ years to the design and expansion of digital services, with a focus on education. Under her leadership at the Foundation, Edutopia has evolved to be a leading, trusted source for improving education.
Formerly, Cindy held the position of Senior VP of Interactive and Education at the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in launching and developing the acclaimed pbs.org and its associated websites, including pbskids.org, pbsparents.org, and pbsteachersource.org.
Cindy's enthusiasm for online learning began as early as 1989, in an era of text-based interfaces and 300 baud modems. It was during this period that she managed teacher support for Learning Link, a pioneering online service tailored for K-12 classrooms, and co-launched a National Teacher Training Institute. Cindy holds a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a bachelor's in communications from Ohio University.
GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
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GEORGE LUCAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Board of directorsas of 05/02/2024
Board of directors data
Mr. George Lucas
Stephen D Arnold
Kim Meredith
Kate Nyegaard
Marshall Turner
Mellody Hobson
Robert Bradley
Cindy Johanson
Andrea Wishom
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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