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Afterschool and Summer Workforce Solutions Database
Use this searchable database to learn about local, state and national practices that are contributing to a thriving out-of-school time workforce. Strategies address issues such as recruitment, retention, compensation, career pathways, staff wellbeing, BIPOC leadership and more.
The Future of Smart: Episode 28
Dr. Temple Lovelace, executive director of Assessment for Good, and Dr. Susan Lyons, co-founder and executive director of Women in Measurement, join The Future of Smart podcast to talk about thinking differently about measurement and systems of learning and education.
New Data on Racial Justice Grants Should Alarm—and Motivate—Education Philanthropy
This piece by Nicole Rodriguez Leach and John H. Jackson discusses how after myriad funder press releases and pledges, both racial equity and racial justice grantmaking dropped significantly between 2018 and 2021.
When schools tap parental love
A survey last year by Grantmakers for Education found that 60% of education funders support efforts to help families become more involved in their children’s education.
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Stability Starts at Home: Strategies to End Student Homelessness
This webinar will connect the dots on student homelessness, looking at national advocacy on affordable housing, homelessness and education justice. We'll also explore grantmaking strategies.
Transforming the Education Ecosystem to Support Youth Thriving: Out-of-School Time Monthly Field Convening
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with funders, practitioners and other field leaders. Every third Friday, monthly. April 19: Report authors will make their case that every community can help youth to thrive.
Equity Storytelling Fellowship: Spring 2024 Cohort
Harness the power of storytelling to explore the intersection of equity and philanthropy with the spring cohort of our Equity Storytelling Fellowship. Deadline extended! Register by April 19.