KnowledgeWorks subsidiary Strive, Living Cities, Coalition for Urban Serving Universities launch national cradle-to-career network

Speakers include USDOE’s Jim Shelton, SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, and KnowledgeWorks CEO Chad P. Wick

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — KnowledgeWorks President Chad P. Wick, Strive President Jeff Edmonson, State University of New York Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, Living Cities and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities convened education and community leaders from more than 30 cities across the country today to launch the first national cradle to career network. The title of the convening is "The New Normal". Read more »

Strive and a rational coordination of efforts

by Jeanne Bernish on March 8, 2026

In the New York Times Opinionator (an exclusive online commentary section) article Coming Together to Give Schools a Boost, David Bornstein highlighted Strive as an example of “what’s possible when we coordinate efforts rationally” and “one of the most important experiments occurring in the social sector today.” As a backbone organization already supporting efforts in other cities, Strive has developed a systematic and disciplined approach to data – using it to create progress rather than to punish. Read more »

Fast Company mentions Strive in "United States of Innovation"

In "United States of Innovation," Fast Company cites the Strive Parnership as the one Ohio example to watch for "bold ideas and brilliant urbanites who are helping to build the cities of America's future." Read more »