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Philanthropy’s Role in a Transitioning Education Landscape

This week’s Supreme Court decision clearing the way for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education marks a profound shift, placing even greater responsibility on states to uphold educational equity with fewer federal supports. As nearly half the states raise legal challenges over delayed federal funds, philanthropy must meet this moment—not with political posturing, but with urgency, clarity and action.
Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025
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Trump 2.0 Federal Revenue Tool
This tool provides projected revenue losses in each state by federal funding source. The tool also shows the number of entry-level teaching positions that would be lost of state education resources must fill the gap left by federal funding cuts.
A National Progress Report: Education
This report provides a critical analysis of the United States’ status across key societal measures. This section focuses on education.
Guide to Creating "Safe Space Policies" for Early Childhood Programs
A recent change to federal immigration policy will now allow federal agents to carry out immigration enforcement actions in previously protected locations such as schools and child care programs. This newly-updated guide addresses what this policy means, and what actions programs can take to continue to support children and families in your community.
Measuring Ambitious and Inclusive Mathematics Instruction
This report provides preliminary evidence of validity and reliability of a classroom observation tool.
Looking at What’s Ahead for Education
In this publication, readers can examine future possibilities raised by KnowledgeWorks’ recent explorations of the future of learning in five key areas that shape how education operates today and will determine what unfolds for education systems and learners in the future.
A Policymaker’s Guide to State Summative Assessment Systems
In partnership with EdTrust, this policy guide offers an overview of federal requirements, considerations for policymakers to increase the quality and function of assessments, and examples of innovative state approaches to flexibilities in federal policy.
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