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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.

Unlocking Workforce Pell Access
This session will explain the new FAFSA process and outline program eligibility criteria for the new Workforce Pell Grant. This exciting new federal program expands Pell Grant eligibility to short-term job-training programs that have historically been excluded from federal higher education funding. However, programs have to meet a steep new set of requirements if students are to receive the grant....
GLR Week 2026
GLR Week 2026 is the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s seventh annual virtual gathering. Over five days from July 27-31, we’ll host a week of learning, conversation, and collaboration focused on the urgent issues shaping children’s prospects for early school success.
Comprehension Without Compromise: High Expectations for Every Reader
Hosted by WestEd, this webinar focuses on how educators can provide students with reading disabilities full access to rigorous, meaningful curriculum content without lowering learning expectations. Drawing on structured literacy and the science of reading, the session offers practical ways to use evidence-based accommodations, tiered instruction, and assistive technologies to scaffold complex texts and remove barriers to engagement.
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: August 2026
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with Grantmakers for Education members who fund or are interested in funding the out-of-school time sector. August 4 - Approaches to Evaluation: Discussion
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