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Member Insights: Education Access Is Under Threat: Philanthropy Can Protect Education for All Children
Many of us in education philanthropy chose this field because we believe in the power of education to enable all children to thrive and reach their full potential. Today, that core value is threatened by attacks that would roll back civil rights in education and exclude certain groups of children from schooling. We are facing a fundamental question: Is education for everyone, or only for some?
From the Board: Upcoming Membership Dues Adjustment
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2026 Kids Count Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book is here, featuring new rankings, scores and national- and state-level data that show how kids are faring across the country.
2026 IgnitED Awards Nominations
Thank you for your nominations for the 2026 IgnitED Awards. The Grantmakers for Education IgnitED Awards celebrate outstanding leaders who drive bold ideas and innovative thinking in education and philanthropy. Nomination deadline has been extended to July 22.
A Special Message from Grantmakers for Education
This is a defining moment for education that calls for staying at the table. It's time to show up in ways that reflect the gravity—and possibility—of this moment.
Renewing Public Education’s Purpose
In this series of diverse essays on the purpose of public education, the authors write from different vantage points, but each takes seriously a core question: In a time of widespread change, what is public education for, and how can it evolve to meet its promise? Cosponsored by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Stuart Foundation.
Yes, In My Backyard: Lessons in Effective Place-Based Giving
Amid growing social and political divides, many donors are turning to place-based giving to create meaningful change. In this article, we examine how some US-based donors are investing in the communities they know best and what it takes to translate local commitment into lasting impact.
Philanthropy Pulse Check: May 2026
This month, we're asking funders, “Grantmakers for Education members have long wrestled with big questions on educational achievement, equity, social and economic progress, and much more. From your perspective, how important is it for education philanthropy to consider these types of questions?”
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