The Education Culture Wars Are Only Growing Fiercer. These Funders Are Fighting Back

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The Education Culture Wars Are Only Growing Fiercer. These Funders Are Fighting Back

A handful of philanthropies are supporting grassroots efforts to push back against well-funded attacks on public education. They’re hoping more funders will take a stand.

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“It Isn't Intractable; There Are Solutions.” How Raikes Backs Equitable School Funding and More

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“It Isn't Intractable; There Are Solutions.” How Raikes Backs Equitable School Funding and More

Started by Microsoft executives Jeff and Tricia Raikes, this foundation takes some unique approaches to ed funding and is zeroing in on the thorny issue of making school funding more equitable.

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Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

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Five-Alarm Fire: Should Philanthropy Do More About Attacks on "Critical Race Theory" in Schools?

As attacks on anti-racist education in schools continue, some advocates argue they’re part of a broader assault on public education. Funders have been stepping up, but the situation is urgent and the sector could do more.

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Leading Funders Aim to Change the Conversation About Poverty. Can They Succeed?

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Leading Funders Aim to Change the Conversation About Poverty. Can They Succeed?

When the Gates Foundation took a significant turn toward U.S. poverty last year, work on “narrative change” was part of the equation. Now, we’re seeing movement in the form of an open call for ideas, in collaboration with other foundations.

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