Empowering the Next Generation of Civic Leaders
The Barat Education Foundation advances education, leadership, and civic engagement through innovative programs and partnerships that prepare students to participate thoughtfully and actively in their communities.
Education That Inspires Leadership
The Barat Education Foundation advances education through programs and partnerships that help young people build civic knowledge, leadership skills, critical thinking, and confidence.
By bringing students, educators, and institutions together, the Foundation creates opportunities for thoughtful participation, meaningful service, and lifelong learning.
Center for Middle School Leadership
The Barat Education Foundation is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Office of Innovative Professional Learning at DePaul University to establish the Center for Middle School Leadership. The Center on Representative Government at Indiana University will participate in this collaboration as part of the Barat team.
This new initiative will focus on equipping middle-grade students with essential civics education and leadership skills, empowering them to become informed, engaged participants in their communities.
By combining expertise across institutions, the Center aims to inspire the next generation of civic leaders through innovative programming and meaningful learning experiences.
Preparing Students to Lead, Participate, and Serve
Our programs are designed to help young people understand their communities, discover their ability to lead, and recognize the role they can play in civic life.
Civic Learning
Helping students understand government, citizenship, institutions, and the responsibilities that come with participating in a democracy.
Leadership
Giving young people opportunities to develop confidence, communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work with others.
Community Engagement
Encouraging students to turn knowledge into action by becoming thoughtful and active participants in the communities around them.
Rooted in Education. Focused on the Future.
The Barat Education Foundation was created to carry forward the educational traditions associated with Barat College and the values inspired by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat and the Society of the Sacred Heart.
That heritage still shapes the Foundation’s commitment to academic excellence, service, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.
News & Updates
Current work from the Foundation.
Barat Education Foundation Announces New Collaboration to Launch Center for Middle School Leadership
The Barat Education Foundation is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Office of Innovative Professional Learning at DePaul University to establish the…
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