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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
Math Policy and Practice
Hosted by The Hunt Institute, this webinar convenes state leaders, researchers, and practitioners to address nationwide declines in mathematics performance and discuss strategies for aligning policy with classroom realities. Panelists will share insight on how leading states are updating instructional standards, scaling effective teaching methods, and investing in educator development.
Building Supportive Learning Environments Through Instructional Practice
On Tuesday, August 18, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET, join the National Academy of Education and the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation to better understand how to use research-informed classroom practices to create learning environments that support belonging and deep learning. Too often, schools and educators are expected to improve student outcomes without a shared understanding of the...
Funding High-quality Special Education Services
Join the Education Commission of the States for a timely conversation on Funding High-quality Special Education Services on Wednesday, August 19. The number and percentage of students receiving special education services has increased in schools even as overall student enrollment has declined. Many schools now face a challenging dynamic where they are simultaneously experiencing fewer students, less overall state aid...
The State of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Where It Stands and Where It’s Headed
Organizers and allies of the immigrant youth movement recently marked the 14th anniversary of securing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections, which at one point shielded nearly 800,000 people from deportation. Today, however, the program’s future is far from secure. DACA faces mounting renewal delays, ongoing litigation, and shifting federal policies that have left recipients in an increasingly unstable...
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