A growing body of research underscores the importance of teacher diversity for student outcomes. At a time when our student population is increasingly more diverse and schools need more Black educators, the representation gap between teachers and students of color remains wide.
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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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November 2021
A Policymaker’s Guide to Virtual Schools
This policy guide is a foundational reference for anyone digging into state policy concerning virtual school oversight, quality and more.
October 2021
Grant Makers Pour Dollars Into Improving How Kids Learn Amid Continued Covid Concerns
Teachers are learning to adapt to online instruction to keep students' attention.
October 2021
Episode 79: Human-Centered Approaches to Education, Philanthropy, and Systems-Change
October 2021
Hansen: Critical Race Theory Debate Is a Distraction from the Real Issue — Making Schools Places Where Children Can Truly Be Themselves
October 2021
Episode 18: Educating Children To Be Powerful with Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen
October 2021
To Be Who We Are: Black Teachers on Creating Affirming School Cultures
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