A coalition of seven funders has been working to support grassroots resistance to organized attacks on public schools. Are they having an impact?
Read MoreNarrative 4 offers a unique storytelling program that teaches compassion and empathy in schools around the world. The program has drawn funding from MacKenzie Scott, the Bezos family and more.
Read MoreSobering findings from the Schott Foundation for Public Education show that as 2020 recedes from view, ed philanthropy seems largely uncommitted to carrying on equity and justice funding over the long haul.
Read MoreK-12 education giving is in a state of flux, as some major funders dial back or overhaul their programs. In the second in a two-part series, we explore the factors that are reshaping the field.
Read MoreUncertainty is looming large in K-12 education giving, as major funders step back or overhaul their programs. In the first in a two-part series, we unpack big changes underway at leading foundations.
Read MoreJim Shelton is president of Blue Meridian Partners, a funding collaborative backed by multiple billionaire donors. We talk about his fascinating career path, what drew him to education, and his views on the role of philanthropy.
Read MoreEstablished in 2001 by investing legend Gary Brinson, the Chicago-based Brinson Foundation focuses on education and scientific research. We take a closer look at this uniquely transparent and accessible family foundation.
Read MoreChicago’s Springboard Foundation Fund’s Grantee Champions are donors that provide extensive non-financial support to nonprofits. Executive Director Sejal Shah-Myers walks us through its unique operational model.
Read MoreWith backing from funders like the Ballmer Group and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, Partners for Rural Impact is expanding the scope of its work in the underinvested field of rural education to new states.
Read MoreThe Texas-based family foundation, among the state’s largest, just stepped up for students with a $1 billion education pledge. It’s a worthy move, but also shines a light on the state’s failures when it comes to public funding for schools.
Read MoreThe Susan Crown Exchange and Pivotal Ventures are founding donors of the new Center for Digital Thriving, which centers youth experiences in an effort to understand positive and negative impacts of technology.
Read MoreFor children in need, something as basic as a new pair of shoes can make a huge impact. With support from an array of funders, Soles4Souls distributes free footwear to start the school year off on the right foot.
Read MoreChocolate magnate Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine left behind a fortune to provide a K-12 education for low-income children. Now, the Hershey Trust is opening a fleet of new schools for younger students.
Read MoreAttending school while experiencing homelessness poses a mountain of obstacles for young people and their families. A handful of funders are backing efforts to help, including a new collaborative effort.
Read MoreA passion for private education and entrepreneurship drives the giving of Laura and Jeff Sandefer, who won the 2023 Simon-DeVos Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. Here’s a look at what they back and what they’ve founded.
Read MoreLocated at school sites and offering free health care for students and other resources for families, the health hubs have secured philanthropic backing from the Kresge Foundation, the Ballmer Group and others.
Read MoreThe Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a committed ed funder, just cut its education team by 30%. What do these layoffs mean for the philanthropy’s education support going forward?
Read MoreAcross the country, conservative groups are working to ban books. The American Library Association is standing up to these challenges, with a big boost from Solidarity Giving, founded by billionaires Brian and Tegan Acton.
Read MoreA number of education funders have been backing workforce development and career readiness programs. The latest big commitment comes from CZI, and seeks to give kids purpose and agency in their educations.
Read MoreThe flagship foundation of the country’s richest family has a new leader, Stephanie Dodson Cornell. Here, we hit the broad strokes of her career, plus some lesser-known facts that shed more light on her opinions and interests.
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