July 19, 2017

Here's a Funder That Wants to "Do High School Differently"

July 19, 2017/ Shane Hall and David Callahan

The Barr Foundation, New England's largest grantmaker, is the latest funder to invest in the redesign of the traditional U.S. high school model. What's driving such efforts?

January 24, 2017

Where Has Barra Foundation Money Been Going Lately in Philadelphia?

January 24, 2017/ Alyssa Ochs

To close out 2016, the Barra Foundation awarded seven new grants in December. These went to pilot programs and replications of successful programs in other parts of the country. We take a closer look.