EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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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.
Upcoming Events
Attendance Isn’t an Attendance Problem
Hosted by Education Week, this webinar reframes chronic absenteeism as directly related to the student experience rather than just an administrative challenge. It will outline a research-informed framework showing how supportive adult relationships, classroom belonging, engaging instruction, and early intervention combine to foster attendance.
New Directions in Career Navigation
The many new routes to college and careers, coupled with the rise of AI, has made stronger student career navigation an increasingly urgent priority. What strategies can meet the need? On Tuesday, September 22 at 2:00 pm ET, join FutureEd for a webinar highlighting three innovative approaches to quality navigation.
Public School Students First: Ensuring the New Federal Tax Credit Program Works for Public School Students
In 2025, Congress passed, and the President signed, the One Big Beautiful Bill, which created a new federal education tax credit program. While much of the attention surrounding the program has focused on private education, the law also allows funds for services for students attending public schools. That creates an important opportunity. We are committed to public funds supporting public...
Aligning Education, Correctional Rehabilitation and Workforce Readiness
This webinar hosted by The Hunt Institute details how high-quality vocational and postsecondary education in correctional facilities reduces recidivism and fills high-demand labor shortages. It also examines how state election outcomes and ballot measures shape teacher pay, workforce pipelines, and college and career readiness— offering insights for navigating post-election legislative priorities.
Grantmakers for Education offers our programs, convenings and other events as a member benefit. At our discretion, we may open some offerings to broader participation. Please see each event’s description to determine your eligibility to attend. We review all registration submissions, weighing carefully the eligibility of program participants not currently in our membership.
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EVENT ARCHIVE
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