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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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Planning for Postsecondary Competency-Based Learning
This field guide provides colleges, higher education systems, and state education agencies with a start-to-finish process to guide their own competency-based education (CBE) planning efforts.
Ulcca Joshi Hansen: What Should Education Look Like in the Future?
Dr. Hansen and Whitney Johnson discuss the history of modern education, and how a holistic, mastery-based approach might better prepare students for a world of rapid change.
How Can Educators Prepare for Teaching Controversial Issues? Cross-National Lessons
A few key strategies related to the selection and framing of issues, pedagogical choices, and classroom atmosphere can pave the way for successfully teaching controversial issues in fraught times. Prepared with the support of the Spencer Foundation
2022 Annual Conference Session Proposal Submission Guide
Grantmakers for Education invites members to propose learning sessions for our 26th annual conference — Igniting Hope in a Time of Recovery.
2021-22 EdFunders Member Strategy Survey Results
In 2021, Grantmakers for Education engaged in a five-year strategic planning process. As part of these efforts to help the board and staff craft a vision for the organization, we conducted a survey of almost 300 members. These are the survey results.
Grantmakers for Education Strategic Plan
A months-long effort in partnership with members helped us rethink how to best serve the education philanthropy community in light of the evolving field. We're excited to share our new equity-centered mission, vision and strategy, and an energetic presence conveyed through our new branding.
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