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Philanthropy’s Role in a Transitioning Education Landscape

This week’s Supreme Court decision clearing the way for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education marks a profound shift, placing even greater responsibility on states to uphold educational equity with fewer federal supports. As nearly half the states raise legal challenges over delayed federal funds, philanthropy must meet this moment—not with political posturing, but with urgency, clarity and action.

Grantmakers for Education

Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025

Grantmakers for Education

2025 Annual Conference & 30th Anniversary Sponsorship

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May 2025

One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Impact on Philanthropy

With many of the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) (P.L. 115-97) expiring at the end of 2025, the 119th Congress is crafting tax legislation through the reconciliation process that will extend the TCJA and included the Republican majorities’ priorities. This regularly-updated page analyzes key provisions from the bill, how they may impact the philanthropic sector and charitable giving and when and if the provisions expire. 

Council on Foundations
May 2025

Unlocking Algebra: What the Data Tells Us About Helping Students Catch Up

This publication examines how students can succeed in Algebra I—even when they start behind. Based on three years of data from more than 2,000 students, this paper offers fresh insights into how educators can ensure all young people have access to crucial mathematics learning that prepares them for the future.

May 2025

ArtScan: Highlighting State Arts Education Policies

ArtScan, a project of the Arts Education Partnership, is clearinghouse that provides the most current information on 14 arts education policy areas related to pre-K through grade 12.

Education Commission of the States
May 2025

Power of Us: The Youth Fields Workforce

Findings from the Power of Us, a national workforce survey conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and supported by the Wallace Foundation, can help broaden and deepen what we know about the people who serve in these roles, with findings related to their backgrounds, dedication to youth development, career paths, and needs in professional learning, well-being, and compensation. 

The Wallace Foundation
May 2025

Executive Actions Impacting the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

United Philanthropy Forum developed this resource page to inform our network of philanthropy-infrastructure organizations about executive actions impacting the sector and the communities we work in and with. This page also serves as a call to action and mobilization for Forum members, foundation leaders, and the broader sector.

United Philanthropy Forum
April 2025

Opportunity At Scale: The Case for Public Infrastructure for AI in Education

The report makes the case for public AI infrastructure using EDSAFE AI’s framework, which “provides clear guardrails to address ethical concerns, safeguard privacy, ensure algorithmic reliability, and ensure that AI always enhances, rather than replaces, the indispensable human element in education.”

EDSAFE AI

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