Education

Nothing is more important than ensuring that all students receive the tools they need to make the most of their God-given potential. We serve as advocates for leading schools, colleges, and educational foundations and service providers throughout the Midwest.

Case study: Golden Apple Foundation. This renowned organization provides a teacher preparation program that has 55% minority enrollment and has been hailed in a Harvard University study as one of the 15 best uses of taxpayer money in the nation. Conlon Public Strategies undertook a campaign of direct lobbying, message and materials development, grassroots outreach, and event planning to help Golden Apple recover state funding that had been cut out of the 2004 and 2005 budgets. The state ended up restoring the vast majority of the funding. We are continuing to help Golden Apple solidify its reputation as an indispensable part of education in Illinois.

Case study: Sylvan Education Solutions. With federal support, this well-established international company provides free tutoring services to students in some of Illinois's neediest schools. Conlon Public Strategies worked with Sylvan to maximize student and community participation in this effort. Our work involved outreach and marketing to parents, educational institutions, community and religious organizations, elected officials, and media outlets.