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Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.

Explore this series of research briefs that share information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and grantmakers. The briefs cover funding by education levels, regional funding, and funding by topical areas.

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October 2024

Crossing the Partisan Divide in Education Policy

This paper offers timely insight on how to effect meaningful policy change in education. The paper draws on recent examples from across the political landscape and offers five key success factors to serve as a roadmap for advocates, policymakers, and other education leaders.

The Aspen Institute
October 2024

Kids’ Share 2024 Report on Federal Expenditures on Children through 2023 and Future Projections

Public spending on children usually represents an effort to invest in the nation’s future. To inform policymakers, children’s advocates, and the general public about how public funds are spent on children, this 18th edition of the annual Kids’ Share report provides a new analysis of federal expenditures on children from 1960 to 2023.

Urban Institute
October 2024

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.

Mathematica and Lumina Foundation
October 2024

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.

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
October 2024

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.

YouthTruth
October 2024

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. 

Education Commission of the States

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