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We believe education begins at birth and lasts throughout life. Education can be a key to unleashing the potential of opportunity for everyone, especially for those whose communities have been marginalized. Therefore, education should be equitable, excellent in its delivery and accessible to all regardless of place, gender, ability, income or ethnicity.

Funding Priorities
At-a-Glance

Want to know more? Find out more about Education funding opportunities.

Take a minute to read a message from Ereka R. Williams, Vice President – Education, to find out what we are focusing on in 2024.

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Multi-year funding provided to 47 organizations that offer high-quality, evidence-based out-of-school-time programming and supports, with a focus on Black students, English language learners, students with learning disabilities and students experiencing elevated levels of poverty.

what we’re learning about education

Care and Learning (CandL) Data on Early Care and Education

Comprehensive Studies of WNC’s Early Care & Education Landscape

A Landscape Analysis of K12 Education Outcomes in Western North Carolina

Summer Learning Recovery in Western North Carolina: Voices From the Field

how to apply

Want to discuss your ideas? Learn more about our application process here.

meet the
education team

Ereka R. Williams

Vice President – Education
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Victoria Brownlee

Officer – Education
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Tricia Wilson

Officer – Education
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Dr. Ereka R. Williams joins Education Matters to discuss the value of out-of-school time programming in providing students continued learning and enrichment opportunities. In 2023, Dogwood and other WNC partners were recognized as Afterschool Champions for their contributions to out-of-school time programming as part of Lights On Afterschool, an annual nationwide campaign celebrating after school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.