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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.

Grantmakers for Education

Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025

Grantmakers for Education

2025 Annual Conference & 30th Anniversary Sponsorship

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February 2025

Tracking Trump: His Actions on Education

This is a week-by-week look at actions from the president on education.

The Hechinger Report
February 2025

High Dosage Tutoring Elementary and High School Guides

School district leaders nationwide are recognizing high-dosage tutoring as a pivotal investment to enhance student learning. Research demonstrates that well-implemented tutoring programs offer a substantial return on investment (ROI) and can rapidly improve student outcomes.

February 2025

Philanthropy for a Multiracial Democracy: How Investing in Pluralism Can Open the Aperture for Democracy Funders

This article shifts the focus from challenges and problems to what donors can learn from what's already working to strengthen U.S. democracy. There may not be a simple formula that can guarantee the path to a truly multiracial, pluralistic democracy, but there are bright spots where it is already happening. 

The Bridgespan Group
February 2025

Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool

This tool provides projected revenue losses in each state by federal funding source. The tool also shows the number of entry-level teaching positions that would be lost of state education resources must fill the gap left by federal funding cuts.

Education Law Center
February 2025

A National Progress Report: Education

This report provides a critical analysis of the United States’ status across key societal measures. This section focuses on education.

State of the Nation
January 2025

Guide to Creating "Safe Space Policies" for Early Childhood Programs

A recent change to federal immigration policy will now allow federal agents to carry out immigration enforcement actions in previously protected locations such as schools and child care programs. This newly-updated guide addresses what this policy means, and what actions programs can take to continue to support children and families in your community.

The Center for Law and Social Policy

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