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
Ask Me Anything with Katie Hamm on Head Start
Head Start is a program that feels like a constant, a reliable source of support for working families that everyone knows and supports. And yet, like much of our safety net, Head Start has seen cuts, challenges, and closures. Katie Hamm will walk us through what has happened so far, what she's watching, and most importantly, what we can do...
Meet the Researcher with Elaine Maag of the Urban Institute
Research consistently shows that investing in children from low-income families is one of the most effective ways to reduce child poverty, improve children’s health, and help families build a better future for their children. About 30 percent of federal spending on children is delivered through the income tax system, making it the largest category of federal support for children. Three...
Pathways to Prosperity Lever Deep Dive: Leadership and Policy
Join us for a virtual deep-dive discussion on leadership and policy, one of the five levers in the Pathways to Prosperity framework. We'll unpack the role leadership and policy play in developing high-quality pathways and trace the line from good policy to good practice and real impact. A recent career navigation 50-state policy scan will guide our discussion and help us examine how states are leveraging policy to build comprehensive, integrated, and effective career navigation systems that empower young people to find their pathway to a meaningful career.
Strengthening Pathways Through Return on Investment Studies
Join us to learn about statewide initiatives to analyze the return on investment (ROI) of K-12 and postsecondary programs. The webinar will highlight how ROI studies can help states strengthen student pathways and promote economic mobility. During this webinar, we will explore statewide efforts to assess the ROI of K12 and postsecondary programs. You’ll hear from Josh McGee, Associate Director...
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EVENT ARCHIVE
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