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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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Philanthropy Pulse Check: March 2026

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May 2023

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities

This report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. 

ABFE and Candid
May 2023

State Policies Supporting Teachers Across the Career Pipeline

This policy outline highlights states that are enacting policies that bolster the teacher pipeline from recruitment to retention.

Education Commission of the States
May 2023

(Re)Building Boston’s Early Education and Care Sector

This report examines the current state of early education and care both for pre-K and infant and toddler programs,  examining the continued impact of COVID-19 and pandemic recovery investment on child care in Boston, analyzing changes in supply and potential demand at the neighborhood level. 

The Boston Foundation
April 2023

Becoming an Ally: Partnering with Immigrant Families to Promote Student Success

This report challenges partners in the American educational system to build effective and equitable family engagement practices with immigrant families. It provides recommendations for school leaders, educators, funders, and policymakers to support a high-quality education for every immigrant child.

Carnegie Corporation of New York
April 2023

Electoral Advocacy: Social Change Through Political Strategy

This report dives into the world of elections, drawing upon best-in-class research studies to answer many of the key questions advocates ask when considering how they can build more political clout to promote improvements in education.

FutureEd
April 2023

From Degrees to Dollars: Six-Year Findings from the ASAP Ohio Demonstration

This six-year follow-up study of ASAP in Ohio community colleges found that the earnings of students who had participated in the program increased by 11% during the COVID pandemic and graduation rates were 50% higher. 

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