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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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Lessons from a Statewide Transfer Grant Program
The Texas Transfer Grant Pilot Program aimed to help community college students from low-income backgrounds transfer to four-year universities. This brief shows a significant impact on fall enrollment that grew over time for those students who were also offered a grant for the spring semester.
Philanthropy's New Voice: Building Trust With Deeper Stories and Clear Language
This report offers science-backed strategies for foundations to build understanding and trust, starting with the words they use and the stories they tell.
The 9:30 Call: From Crisis to Enduring Community and Action
For funders and more working in early childhood or on issues needing greater stakeholder alignment, this case study offers lessons about the collective power of community to create momentum towards change. Funded by the W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation.
Governors’ Top Education Priorities in 2024 State of the State Addresses
Forty-two governors have signaled their policy priorities through their State of the State addresses so far this year. We identified education-related trends in in our report in collaboration with the National Governors Association.
Navigating the Past to Shape the Future of English Learner Education
This report explores the history of English learner education in California for lessons on creating equitable and inclusive public schools.
Connections and Communities: Reframing How We Talk About Opportunity Youth
This resource shares how to activate more productive mindsets about young people using the Connections and Communities narrative.
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