Andrew and Peggy Cherng, the college sweethearts who started Panda Express, have directed millions toward education and healthcare for low-income children and youth through the company’s foundation, Panda Cares.
Read MoreThe Siegel Family Endowment’s inquiry-driven approach to education philanthropy reflects its founder’s scientific roots. Here’s how the foundation makes its decisions and what it funds.
Read MoreGates, CZI and Walton are all backing a new initiative that will enhance research into some of education’s thorniest problems. We take a look at why they’re betting big on R&D and who’s getting the first funding.
Read MoreThe humanities are in retreat, and while some private funders support college programs to bolster the field, the Whiting Foundation is starting earlier with its new Humanities in High School program.
Read MoreK-12 funders face tough challenges related to COVID recovery and racial equity. One approach the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is taking is to support student wellbeing through community programming, with an emphasis on Native youth.
Read MoreNewSchools Venture Fund announced a new strategy that increases its focus on diversity and equity in K-12 education. It also announced a new president. Frances Messano fills us in on what she brings to the job and where she’s taking the fund.
Read MoreAs part of an ambitious quest to achieve systems change in U.S. society, including in education, LJAF is giving heavily to push a "portfolio model" of school governance. What's this work all about?
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