Resources

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning

The Big Vision for the Next Stage of Education Philanthropy

The potential for philanthropy to help shape the future of the American system of education has never been greater.

Workplace Basics: The Competencies Employers Want

State Workforce Development Policies

50-State Comparison: State Postsecondary Governance Structures

This resource provides a comprehensive summary of the various entities that make up postsecondary governance ecosystems in each state and the District of Columbia.

Partnering for Postsecondary Success in Rural Texas

Although students living in rural areas perform academically on par with their peers, they are less likely to complete a postsecondary credential due to geographic, economic, and other barriers. Greater Texas Foundation, a private grantmaker focused on postsecondary student success in Texas, fosters rural collaborations as part of its philanthropic strategy.

This article reflects on lessons learned by foundation staff from this strand of work. It describes innovative models for postsecondary support developed by the foundation’s rural partners, discusses the need to balance direct program support and capacity building, and emphasizes the importance of visiting rural communities in person.

To conclude, the article suggests several ways funders can deepen their engagement with the rural communities they serve.