How CZI’s Tech Team Builds New Tools to Unlock Advances in Biomedical Research

How CZI’s Tech Team Builds New Tools to Unlock Advances in Biomedical Research

One unique feature of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is that it not only funds biomedical research, it employs a team of specialists to build new technology that can accelerate that research. Here’s how it works.

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Recent Layoffs Raise Questions About the Future of Education Funding at CZI

Recent Layoffs Raise Questions About the Future of Education Funding at CZI

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a committed ed funder, just cut its education team by 30%. What do these layoffs mean for the philanthropy’s education support going forward?

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A Big K-12 Funding Push Seeks to Create More Pathways to Career Success

A Big K-12 Funding Push Seeks to Create More Pathways to Career Success

A number of education funders have been backing workforce development and career readiness programs. The latest big commitment comes from CZI, and seeks to give kids purpose and agency in their educations.

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CZI’s Grant for Diversity in Neuroscience is a Positive Development. Is it Part of a Larger Trend?

CZI’s Grant for Diversity in Neuroscience is a Positive Development. Is it Part of a Larger Trend?

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is backing an effort to diversify the neuroscience field and the people participating in research on brain disorders. Is more such funding on the way?

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Seven Questions for Stephen Quake, the New Head of Science at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Seven Questions for Stephen Quake, the New Head of Science at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative recently named Stanford Professor Stephen Quake as its new head of science. We spoke about his new role leading CZI's ambitious mission to treat all human disease within the century.

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Foundations Made Impressive Moves in the Aftermath of George Floyd's Death, but Much Work Remains

Foundations Made Impressive Moves in the Aftermath of George Floyd's Death, but Much Work Remains

Following the summer of 2020, major foundations moved hundreds of millions to BIPOC-led groups, mostly in general support. But the work has just begun. Here’s what movement leaders say they need from the sector next.

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Appreciation Isn't Enough: How One Big Ed Funder Is Boosting Teacher Well-being

Appreciation Isn't Enough: How One Big Ed Funder Is Boosting Teacher Well-being

As schools cope with teacher shortages and many burnt-out educators plan to leave the profession, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative marked Teacher Appreciation Week with $4 million in grants for educator well-being.

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A Funder’s COVID-Era Effort to Support Black Principals Finds a Permanent Home, New Leader

A Funder’s COVID-Era Effort to Support Black Principals Finds a Permanent Home, New Leader

During COVID, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies created an innovative network to provide support and community for Black school principals. Now, that network has a new home and brand new leadership.

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