Resources

Blueprint for the Federal Role in Advancing Early Learning Research & Development

Informed by the insights of 25 leaders across early learning, this blueprint provides targeted federal policy recommendations to advance early learning research and innovation and ensure that children, families, and educators are set up to thrive.

Program Integrity in the Child Care and Development Fund: Distinguishing Between and Addressing Fraud and Improper Payments

The White House and Congress have recently focused considerable attention on alleged fraud in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which funds child care subsidies for more than one million low-income working families. This blog post breaks down the distinction between fraud (intentional deception) and improper payments (usually unintentional errors). Understanding the difference between the two concepts as well as current policies is key to improving efforts to address both.

Philanthropy Pulse Check: April 2026

This month, we're asking funders, “Do you fund unsolicited proposals for specific projects, emergency response or other purposes?”

Philanthropy Pulse Check: March 2026

In our March newsletter, we asked, “Does the education funding community need to identify new, more expansive approaches to achieve impact?”

Governors’ Top Education Priorities in 2026 State of the State Addresses

What Are Governors Prioritizing Right Now?

From childcare to career pathways, governors across the country have touted substantial commitments to students, families, educators and communities throughout their states and territories this year.

Host a Graduate Student Research Fellow This Summer

Applications are now open for organizations interested in hosting a graduate student researcher through the 2026 SREE-Grantmakers for Education Summer Fellowship Program. Apply by May 15, 2026.