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Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025

Our Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking report, based on the latest survey of education grantmakers, offers insights into where and how funders are working and their evolving priorities.
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Collaborating to Serve Adult Learners of Color: Lessons from the Partnerships for Adult Learner Success Initiative
This brief explores how partnerships and collaboration, on and off campus, can motivate cultural, structural, and programmatic change to better serve adult learners of color. It is informed by insights from staff and students at eight urban-serving universities.
Do You Know Where the Children Are? A Five-Year Analysis of Public School Enrollment
This report examines enrollment trends over the last five school years (2019-2024), focusing on the contrasting patterns between charter schools and district public schools.
Youth Civic Empowerment: Insights from the Student Experience
How well are public schools preparing students for civic engagement and democratic responsibilities? This report calls for urgent action from educators, policymakers, funders, and communities to ensure that all students graduate with both the skills and inspiration to participate in democracy.
50-State Comparison: School Accountability Systems
The updated 50-State Comparison offers a comprehensive look at each state’s approach to federal accountability — including 14 unique data points across key areas.
Assessing evidence of academic recovery: Slight progress in math, hardly any in ELA
Are U.S. students recovering from the enormous schooling interruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic? The evidence based on test scores has been frustratingly mixed. This report looks at several recent studies and datasets.
Leveraging Community Based Organizations: High-Dosage Tutoring Pilots in Review
Community-based organizations offer tremendous potential for helping schools address pressing academic needs. This report shares guidance and lessons learned from community-based organizations offering pilot programs for school day tutoring.
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