July 20, 2022

Philanthropy's Role in the Growing Community Schools Movement

July 20, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen

Community schools, which support academic and nonacademic needs of students and their families, have taken the spotlight. Philanthropy has played an important role in the development and spread of this education model.

June 22, 2022

“It Isn't Intractable; There Are Solutions.” How Raikes Backs Equitable School Funding and More

June 22, 2022/ Connie Matthiessen

Started by Microsoft executives Jeff and Tricia Raikes, this foundation takes some unique approaches to ed funding and is zeroing in on the thorny issue of making school funding more equitable.