Resources

Grantmakers for Education's Top 10 of 2023

College Is a Net Positive for Black Students in Florida

This research brief examines 96,710 Black Florida high school students who took the SAT between 2004 and 2010. The findings show clear and compelling advantages associated with college attendance that not only benefit Black students, but the state of Florida as well.

Portrait of a Thriving Youth

Drawing on 40 years of interdisciplinary research about the science of adolescence, the Portrait of a Thriving Youth describes what optimal development looks like during this important period of development.

The Future of Smart: Episode 22

In this special episode, civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., and LaShawn Routé Chatmon, executive director of the National Equity Project, explore lessons from the civil rights movement and their relevance to today.

Why Rural Matters 2023: Centering Equity and Opportunity

Many rural communities are facing multiple crises in terms of educational loss and more. This report looks at how educational supports and resources for student well-being are being distributed, casting light on which of our rural children are most in need of additional support.

Testing the Waters: Insights into Parent Perspectives on Through-Year Assessment Implementation

What if instead of a single, longer test at the end of the year, state tests were embedded throughout the school year? Several states are implementing or exploring this idea of “through-year” assessments.