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Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events
Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of the transition to the new federal administration and ongoing policy updates.
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Who’s Who in the U.S. Education Department
With Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed, the Trump administration is making senior appointments to the U.S. Department of Education. This page will be updated as more key personnel are announced.
Education in Governors’ 2025 State of the State Addresses
This analysis highlights the education priorities of the nation’s governors from their 2025 state-of-the-state addresses, produced in collaboration with The 74.
What Do Education Leaders Need to Know About the Department of Education’s New Guidance on Race and Civil Rights?
The Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings hosted a webinar with education and legal scholars, including experts in education civil rights enforcement, to discuss the legality of the February 14 guidance letter and related actions. View the discussion, which focused on the potential implications for the schools, districts, states and colleges and universities that are required to comply with federal civil rights law as a condition of receiving federal funding.
Ranking 4,600 Colleges by ROI (2025)
Using new data from the College Scorecard, we ranked 4,600 colleges and universities by return on investment. This data tool includes the ROI across multiple years, allowing for comparisons by institution across years, as well as comparisons by type of degrees in individual years.
What Proposed Federal Budget Cuts and Policy Changes Will Cost Children
This analysis dissects recent Federal proposals, explain how they disproportionately harm children, and make the case for a budget that values our youngest citizens.
Work In Progress: State Child Care and Early Education Updates 2024
This report highlights strides made by various states during their 2024 legislative sessions to enhance child care and early education. Key initiatives include increased funding for child care assistance, improved compensation for early educators through wage supplements, efforts to expand the availability of child care services, and new or enhanced child care tax credits.
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