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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.
Staying Connected: A Note to Our Members
Philanthropy Pulse Check: February 2026
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Nationwide Survey of Education Philanthropies Finds Most Will Maintain or Increase Giving Amid Shifting Political Environment
For Immediate Release, June 30, 2025
Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking 2025
Our Trends in Education Philanthropy: Benchmarking report, based on the latest survey of education grantmakers, offers insights into where and how funders are working and their evolving priorities.
Creating Loving Systems Across Communities to Provide All Students an Opportunity to Thrive
The Loving Cities Index is a tool and framework that provides a comprehensive analysis of local systems of love and support. The Index framework draws from the wisdom of communities and a large body of evidence-based research to identify 25 indicators that represent the supports needed for students to have the opportunity to learn and achieve academic and economic success.
Power-Building in Action: How Community Organizing Is Transforming Child Care
This report spotlights how grassroots leaders in 19 states and Washington, DC are advancing racial, gender, and economic justice through child care organizing.
Portrait of Practice: Southern Arkansas University
This TPI-US working paper is on the necessity of expanding evidence-based literacy preparation for pre-service teachers. It highlights an authentic example of how a teacher preparation program improved the quality of literacy preparation for teachers, leading to better outcomes for students.
5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas
This series of briefs, EdTrust’s Policy Positions on School Funding, outlines five core policy positions that shape our beliefs about what state leaders should do to more adequately and fairly fund schools to meet the diverse needs of all students, fostering environments where every student can thrive.
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