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Successful Schools Fund Enhances Educator Professional Development Teachers and administrators at Muncie Community Schools benefit from professional development including direct training in specialized teaching methods and online training subscriptions through the Successful Schools Fund. 4
Between 2018 and 2020, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $235,126 to Muncie Community Schools through the fund. The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation established the Successful Schools Fund in May 2018 following the Indiana Legislature’s landmark decision to give Ball State University control of Muncie Community Schools. The Foundation Board would use the Successful Schools Fund to support the partnership between the university and the school system with an investment of up to $200,000 over three years for professional development opportunities for certified staff. Board members, along with other community members, made personal contributions to the Successful Schools Fund. Foundation staff worked closely with Muncie Community Schools teachers and administrators to ensure the program met their most pressing needs and would have a lasting impact on students. The Innovation and Strategic Plan for
