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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.
Staying Connected: A Note to Our Members
Philanthropy Pulse Check: February 2026
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Sustainability over Speed: The Role of Major Funding on the Field of Summer Learning
This review identifies common themes and lessons learned to understand the impact of the recent large federal investment in summer programming.
Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool
This report, based on a survey of 1,087 young people from 321 afterschool programs across the country, reveals how young people envision the future of afterschool programs and their desire to be involved in the design and implementation.
Responding, Reimagining, Realizing: Out-of-School Coordination in a New Era
This comprehensive study covers how out-of-school time intermediaries responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and their potential role in supporting communities in the future. The study focused on citywide out-of-school time systems. Supported by The Wallace Foundation.
School Was in This Summer, but Less Than Half of Eligible Students Enrolled
This report from RAND Corporation, funded by The Wallace Foundation, looks at findings from the Fall 2023 American School District Panel Survey to see how districts approach their summer learning programs and how many students who are eligible actually enroll.
Member Insights: Infusing Playful Learning into Everyday Places
Most kids spend just 20% of their waking hours in the classroom. How can communities harness some of the remaining 80% for meaningful and joyful opportunities to learn?
Afterschool and Summer Workforce Solutions Database
Use this searchable database to learn about local, state and national practices that are contributing to a thriving out-of-school time workforce. Strategies address issues such as recruitment, retention, compensation, career pathways, staff wellbeing, leaders of color and more.
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