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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.

Grantmakers for Education

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Philanthropy Pulse Check: March 2026

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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
September 2024

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.

Brookings Institution
September 2024

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.

Accelerate
September 2024

Student-level attendance patterns show depth, breadth, and persistence of post-pandemic absenteeism

Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, the percentage of chronically absent K-12 students nearly doubled from 15% to 28%, with only a marginal decline in 2022-23, remaining well above pre-pandemic levels. This report sheds light on the possible causes of and solutions to the rise in absenteeism.

Brookings Institution
September 2024

Bold Solutions to Re-Engage

The learning brief offers a review of the factors driving college enrollment declines, the impactful learnings of grantees, and strategic considerations for stakeholders invested in student success.

The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation

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