Resources from the Field

The views reflected in these publications are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Grantmakers for Education.

July 2015 | Hidden in Plain Sight
EdFuel & The Bridgespan Group

This study from EdFuel and The Bridgespan Group looks at the consequences in under-investment in top talent in the public education sector. 

July 2015 | Pre-K and Charter Schools: Where State Policies Create Barriers to Collaboration
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute & NAPCS

This report from the Thomas B Fordham Institute and NAPCS looks at the barriers to state-funded charter pre-schools and creates recommendations for policy and advocacy.

July 2015 | Six Superintendents’ Experiences Building Principal Pipelines
The Wallace Foundation

In this series of eight videos from the Wallace Foundation, superintendents discuss details of their effort, lessons they have learned and advice they can offer to other districts.

July 2015 | The Power of a Good Idea
Evelyn & Walter Hass Jr Fund

This case study traces the San Francisco Unified School District's journey into connecting pre-kindergarten and elementary school education in an attempt to close the district's achievement gap and giving more children, especially in the city's poorest neighborhoods, a better chance to succeed.

July 2015 | Tilling the Field
Atlas Learning Project

Learn how Atlantic Philanthropies have worked to create a lasting change for unfairly disadvantaged students. 

July 2015 | Tilling The Field: Lessons About Philanthropy's Role in School Discipline Reform
The Atlantic Philanthropies

This report from The Atlantic Philanthropies shares their story of how students and parents, civil rights advocates, academics, policymakers and government came together – with help from philanthropy – to advance education reform.

June 2015 | A Call for Action: Strengthening the Human Services Sector
The Kresge Foundation

This report by The Kresge Foundation identifies major challenges affecting the capacity of organizations. 

June 2015 | A Call to Action to Improve Math Placement Policies and Processes
Jobs for the Future and The Leona and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

A key goal of this report is to expand pathways to middle-skill STEM careers for low-income students and students of color.

June 2015 | Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Shares Grantee Perception Report
The Foundation Center

Great Lakes launched a revamped grantmaking strategy aimed at boosting scholarships for low-income students and students of color.

June 2015 | Hawai‘I Giving Study 2015
Hawai‘I Community Foundation

A Hawai‘I Community Foundation study explores why donors and volunteers give of their time and money.

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