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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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2025 National Study of Philanthropic Practice
The 2025 National Study of Philanthropic Practice draws on responses from 765 grantmakers to highlight where philanthropy is making progress and where gaps remain.
New Policy Brief: Widening College Access Gap in the South
SEF and the University of Alabama Education Policy Center’s new brief uncovers alarming trends: a 23% drop in Pell Grant recipients in the 17-state South from 2011–2022, sharp declines in Black student enrollment, and more than 500,000 students lost, in part due to funding cuts. The report calls for urgent policy fixes, including mandatory Pell funding and smarter state aid aligned with student need.
2025 Elections and Changes to State Education Leadership
This one-pager captures the results of 2025’s elections, while forecasting what is expected for next year’s midterm elections.
Three Essential Actions for District Leaders
In a time of uncertainty, district leaders need actionable strategies to stay focused on equity and outcomes. This resource presents three essential actions that can guide districts through complex transitions.
5 Intertwining Financial Challenges Districts Are Facing
School districts are facing a convergence of financial pressures that threaten their ability to meet student needs. This resource outlines the five key challenges and offers funders a clear view of the landscape to inform strategic support and investment.
From Cradle to Capital: A Case for Philanthropy to Invest in Baby Bonds
Our economic systems have tremendous capacity to create opportunity and equity. As it stands, our economy is held back by structural inequities which are deeply embedded in our policies and economy. This creates a system where those born into wealth access a “wealth lottery” that not only impacts financial well-being, but also health, longevity, and pathways to opportunity. We see this from the moment a baby is born, and even before birth, based on the circumstances into which a child is born.
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