The Niswonger Foundation is leading the transition to Internet-based learning. The Niswonger Foundation has partnered with 29 area high schools to offer more educational opportunities through online and distance learning education. This summer about five percent of all students in the 29 high schools in the 1st Congressional District were enrolled in online classes. The courses […]
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, Arun Gandhi was the featured speaker for the Niswonger Foundation’s summer training program for their Niswonger Scholars. Mr. Gandhi is the grandson of India’s legendary leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He spoke on the topic “Lessons I Learned from my Grandfather.” Growing up under the apartheid laws of South Africa, Arun Gandhi […]
Highlights from Our Northeast Tennessee College and Career Ready Consortium (NETCO) NETCO Facts: Serves 85,700 Students ~ 3,491 square miles ~ Second largest Educational Service Area in Tennessee ~ Made possible through a $21 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education America’s Promise Summit (L-R) Larry Neas, Vivian Franklin and Linda Irwin Student Support […]
All High School Teachers & Administrators Are Encouraged To Attend. SCHEDULE 8:30 – 9:30 Registration & Complimentary Continental Breakfast 9:30 – 11:30 General Session – Specific Common Core Overview (Consultants provided by NETCO) 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch (Compliments of NETCO) 12:30 – 2:30 Small Group Sessions/Discussions “What do you need to do to implement/accomplish/support The […]
SAVE THE DATE THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST 2012 NISWONGER FOUNDATION’S SIXTH ANNUAL SCHOOL SUCCESS SYMPOSIUM NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND GREENEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Registration Information Available April 16th
KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA RETURNS TO NPAC ON MARCH 15 On Thursday, March 15, the Niswonger Foundation provided funding for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center (NPAC) for students throughout the first congressional district of East Tennessee. This concert marked the ninth year of support for this effort. Each year, more than 2,000 […]
Niswonger Scholars Meet for Winter Leadership Training The Niswonger Foundation conducted its annual Winter Leadership Training for their Niswonger Scholars on December 30-31, 2011 at the General Morgan Inn, in Greeneville. The theme for this year’s training was “Becoming a Social Entrepreneur.” Among those making presentations at this year’s training were Brian Rosecrance, Executive Director, […]
NISWONGER FOUNDATION PRESS RELEASE Niswonger Foundation 16 Gilland Street P.O. Box 5112 Greeneville, Tennessee 37743 Phone (423) 798.7837 Fax (423) 636.0523 www.niswongerfoundation.org NISWONGER FOUNDATION SELECTS FIVE NEW SCHOLARS The NISWONGER FOUNDATION, formed by businessman and philanthropist Scott M. Niswonger, has selected five high school seniors to join the Niswonger Scholars […]
Education Week April 5, 2011 ‘i3’ Grant Winners Slowly Building Momentum Eight months into program, recipients gain momentum By Michele McNeil In rural Tennessee, seven college and career counselors are working in 29 high schools to get students on track for life after graduation. In New Orleans, a nonprofit group has hand-picked three charter-management organizations […]
Save The Date for The Southeast Regional Rural Summit July 19-20 in Nashville, TN Our aim is to bring together rural educators, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders for two days of engaging sessions to highlight best practices and influence regional and national policy. The speaker lineup includes Former Sen. Majority Leader Bill Frist; U.S. […]
The Niswonger Foundation was established in 2001 to make a positive and sustainable difference in education in Northeast Tennessee. This dream was envisioned by Scott M. Niswonger, who founded Landair Transport, Inc. and Forward Air Corporation. These companies were the first two Greeneville-based companies to be taken public in the history of Greene County, Tennessee. Jointly, the companies have combined annual revenue of over one-billion-dollars and employ more than 5000 people.
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