In 2000, we embarked on a multiyear effort to establish ourselves as a major participant in Silicon Valley's efforts to strengthen public schools serving low-income communities. To achieve our goal, we launched a major collaboration with Applied Materials. As a centerpiece of their corporate philanthropy program, Applied Materials launched the San Jose Education Initiative to forge public/private partnerships to yield significant improvement and lasting results within communities that have the lowest educational performance.

Expansion in San Jose Unified School District

In 2007 Partners in School Innovation underwent a significant expansion in San Jose. Working in partnership with Applied Materials and the Superintendent of San Jose Unified School District, we expanded our intensive services from 4 to 12 low-performing elementary schools in downtown San Jose, scaling our impact in our existing schools across new schools and transforming the quality of education for our Latino, African American and English learner students.

Objectives of The San Jose Education Partnership:

• Achieve breakthrough student learning results
• Develop best practices in classroom teaching and school leadership
• Create a thriving system of public schools to serve the downtown San Jose community

Learn more about the San Jose Education Partnership.

Learn more about Applied Materials' philanthropic vision.