The owner Haan family is founding member of THE HAAN FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN for supporting efforts to improve education:

Our primary mission is to unite scientific research, education practice and technology toward the goal of improving education for all children. We will mobilize practices and programs that prove to be highly effective into schools, after-school programs and the homes of students.

Our vision is to add new breadth to the fields of learning. Through "gold standard" research we will analyze, design and disseminate winning practices and programs that target instruction to many different learning profiles, improving both the strengths and weaknesses that are inherent in all learners.

Work in progress for 2004-2006:

Power4Kids Reading Initiative
New 3R's in Afterschool ~ Remediation, Resilience, and Relationships
Federal Education Funds Project
"New Learning" Programs

Our ultimate goal is establishing a research institute that will unite scientists from varying disciplines (brain sciences, biological sciences, environmental sciences, behavioral sciences, education sciences, and genetic sciences) to study and develop a comprehensive understanding of the following: (1) how the mind works best when gaining knowledge; (2) environmental factors that may impair neurological functions; (3) environmental related biogical issues; (4) genetic traits effecting cognitive abilities; and, (5) behavioral and emotional dynamics on learning aptitude. Working with scientists, technologists and designers, the institute will coordinate knowledge and develop programs and practices that enhance a number of learning skills.

For further information please visit www.haan4kids.org