Columbia University's Teachers College - Grants & awards - Brief Article

Black Issues in Higher Education, Oct 9, 2003

Columbia University's Teachers College received a $10.8 million gift from Lilo and Gerard Leeds. The gift, to be made over six years, is the largest single gift in the college's history. The gift will be used to bolster the academic achievement of low-income high school students in New York City and across the United States.

In addition, it will establish the National Academy for Excellent Teaching.