Foundations/Philanthropy
Learn more about the impact of foundations and philanthropy in schools
School Choice & Charters
Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher Debate
Jay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds.
Education Funding
Opinion
Foundations Have Given Money to 69传媒 for a Long Time. What's Actually Working?
Investments in one key area seem to be making a difference when it comes to improving schools.
Education Funding
Opinion
Education Funders Need to Ditch the Savior Complex
Trust in the input from teachers, staff, community, and students will go a long way toward making initiatives successful.
School Climate & Safety
How Matthew McConaughey Will Make It Easier for 69传媒 to Get Safety Grants
The actor aims to cut the red tape for schools that could benefit from the federal grants, but lack the capacity to apply.
Education Funding
Opinion
Foundations Invest in Public Education. Teachers Would Like the Money Spent These Ways
Philanthropies invest millions on trying to improve student achievement. Educators don't always agree on what they're targeting.
School & District Management
Supports in Every Title I School? A Community 69传媒 Group Receives Record $165M
The donation from the Ballmer Group, funded by Connie and Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, is the largest in Communities In 69传媒鈥� history.
Student Well-Being
4 Ways to Leverage Education Foundations to Support School-Based Mental Health
Education foundations don鈥檛 need big budgets to help school districts with rising mental health challenges.
Student Well-Being
School Foundations Shift Their Focus to 69传媒' Mental Health as Need Grows
School district foundations generally help plug funding gaps. Some districts are tapping them to shore up mental health supports.
Education Funding
Big Money for 69传媒, No Strings Attached: Will MacKenzie Scott Change Education Philanthropy?
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave millions of dollars to dozens of districts and charter schools.
Mathematics
How Would Teachers Spend the Gates Foundation $1.1 Billion Investment in Math?
Professional development that actually sticks, smaller classes, and better instructional materials are on educators' wish lists.
Mathematics
Why the Gates Foundation Is Investing $1.1 Billion in Math Education
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is investing big in math, including teacher training and high quality instructional materials.
Student Achievement
Millions Toward Tutoring: Funders Bank on the Recovery Strategy Despite Big Challenges
A $100 million philanthropic initiative aims to help districts staff and monitor tutoring programs and learn what features are most promising.
69传媒 & Literacy
PEN America Receives $500,000 to Fight Book Bans
The donation from publishing CEO Markus Dohle aims to help ramp up anti-book ban efforts.
Student Well-Being
Nonprofit Serving 69传媒 in Need Gets Surprise $133.5 Million Gift From MacKenzie Scott
The donation puts Communities in 69传媒 on a path to expand wraparound health and social services to more Title I schools nationwide.