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Philanthropy’s Role in a Transitioning Education Landscape
This week’s Supreme Court decision clearing the way for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education marks a profound shift, placing even greater responsibility on states to uphold educational equity with fewer federal supports. As nearly half the states raise legal challenges over delayed federal funds, philanthropy must meet this moment—not with political posturing, but with urgency, clarity and action.
Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025
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The Future of Smart: Episode 28
Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement, join The Future of Smart podcast to talk about thinking differently about measurement and systems of learning and education.
The Future of Smart: Episode 27
Jamie Allison of the Walter & Elise Haas Fund joins The Future of Smart podcast to talk about the ideological shifts that have led the fund to engage in interest-based partnerships with the organizations they fund, and what that's meant for their work.
The Future of Smart: Episode 26
Mia Howard of NewSchools Venture Fund joins The Future of Smart podcast to talk about the work of a new generation of school leaders who are dedicated to building more human-centered programs and expanding the definitions of success for students.
The Future of Smart: Episode 25
Jenny Curtin of the Barr Foundation joins The Future of Smart podcast to explore the innovative approaches and human-centered design principles that are transforming education.
The Future of Smart: Episode 24
Laurie Gagnon of the Aurora Institute joins The Future of Smart podcast to share her expertise on competency-based approaches and how we can think about student outcomes that better reflect what learners need to thrive.
The Future of Smart: Episode 23
Dr. Temple Grandin joins The Future of Smart podcast to talk about nurturing the potential of learners who bring different kinds of minds to education, both in and out of the classroom.
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