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We believe exposure to innovation, collaboration with peers, and constructive debate propel us personally and in our grantmaking. To achieve this, our thought-provoking and constructive events address major shifts impacting the fields of education and philanthropy right now.

Feb
10
Critical Ways Philanthropy Can Help Every Young Child and Family Thrive
Early Childhood Funders Collaborative
Feb 10 2026

Critical Ways Philanthropy Can Help Every Young Child and Family Thrive

Investing in a child’s earliest years strengthens lifelong health, learning, and economic mobility, with an impact that extends beyond to parents and entire communities. But American families today are struggling to access and afford the supports they want and need to nurture and care for their very young children. Philanthropy has a critical—and catalytic—role to play in shaping a future...

Feb
18
Protecting Culturally Based and Indigenous Child and Family Programs Through the Lens of Hawaiʻi’s Family–Child Interaction Learning (FCIL) Programs
Grantmakers for Education and Partners
Feb 18 2026

Protecting Culturally Based and Indigenous Child and Family Programs Through the Lens of Hawaiʻi’s Family–Child Interaction Learning (FCIL) Programs

Hawaiʻi is a state marked by tremendous racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity, alongside significant wealth inequities. It is also a national leader in embracing culturally relevant content and language within early care and education systems.

Feb
19
Immigrants Are Welcome Here: Centering Belonging, Inclusivity, and Resilience for Youth
Grantmakers for Thriving Youth
Feb 19 2026

Immigrants Are Welcome Here: Centering Belonging, Inclusivity, and Resilience for Youth

Immigrants Are Welcome Here: Centering Belonging, Inclusivity, and Resilience for Youth In a recent survey published by UCLA’s Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access, US high school principals report that immigration enforcement is causing harm to their school communities – including fear and anxiety among students and families, lost enrollment, and declining attendance and learning. Join GTY, the authors of...

Feb
20
Winning State Support for Afterschool & Summer Programs: Out-of-School Time Monthly Field Convening
Grantmakers for Education
Feb 20 2026

Winning State Support for Afterschool & Summer Programs: Out-of-School Time Monthly Field Convening

Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with funders, practitioners and other field leaders. Every third Friday, monthly. February 20: Winning State Support for Afterschool & Summer Programs

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