What’s Hot (and What’s Not) in Education Philanthropy Right Now

 What’s Hot (and What’s Not) in Education Philanthropy Right Now

The education funding landscape has been in flux in recent years, as new funders have emerged with different priorities and stalwart major players have shifted course. A recent report from Grantmakers in Education highlights key trends.

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In Leadership Picks, Clues About the Education Plans of Top Tech Philanthropists

In Leadership Picks, Clues About the Education Plans of Top Tech Philanthropists

The founders of Amazon and Facebook both plan to give away billions for education. With these efforts still in an early phase, we’re keeping a close eye on the leaders these philanthropists are tapping to advance their ambitious goals—including two recent executive hires.

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How a Gift to an Education Media Outlet Fits into Bigger Strategies for CZI and Gates

How a Gift to an Education Media Outlet Fits into Bigger Strategies for CZI and Gates

A media outlet that covers the intersection between education and technology reveals important things about the ideas that excite two major funders.

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"Unique Needs." Chan Zuckerberg's Latest Move to Advance Personalized Learning

"Unique Needs." Chan Zuckerberg's Latest Move to Advance Personalized Learning

CZI’s education funding strategy is coming into sharper focus. It involves a range of partners and approaches, with the latest big grant for work on personalized learning in Chicago’s public schools.

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Is Personalized Learning the Next Big Thing in K-12 Philanthropy?

Is Personalized Learning the Next Big Thing in K-12 Philanthropy?

Tech funders like CZI have led the way in backing personalized learning lately, but other foundations are also on board. We take a deep dive into what's happening in this fast evolving grantmaking space. 

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What's Interesting About the Latest K-12 Move by Chan Zuckerberg

What's Interesting About the Latest K-12 Move by Chan Zuckerberg

In another sign that community-focused approaches to K-12 philanthropy are gaining steam, Silicon Valley's most prominent new education funder is teaming up with Ford to promote student-centered learning.

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Can Technology Turbo-Charge K-12 Learning? Chan Zuckerberg Is Betting On It

Can Technology Turbo-Charge K-12 Learning? Chan Zuckerberg Is Betting On It

Since embarking on its personalized learning work a year ago, CZI has made major strides in promoting its techno-optimistic vision for revolutionizing education. Where are the latest grants going?

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