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.

May 2015 | Every Kid Needs a Family: Giving Children in the Child Welfare System the Best Chance for Success
Annie E. Casey Foundation

This publication from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores the importance of a family bond.

May 2015 | How District Partnerships Can Help Build Learning Organizations For English Language Learners' Success
Central Valley Foundation

This recent report highlights how districts, funders, and policymakers can improve English Language Learners' achievement in the Central Valley.

May 2015 | Rigor and Relevance in Indian Education: State of K-12 Indian Education in Arizona.
Helios Education Foundation

This report from Helios Education Foundation analyzes the current status of Indian Education—an academically vulnerable population—in Arizona as the state prepares to implement its version of Common Core State Standards.

May 2015 | School Leadership in Chicago: A Baseline Report
The Chicago Public Education Fund

This report by The Chicago Public Education Fund (The Fund) outlines the necessity of partnerships to increase principal satisfaction and retention of high-performing principals.

May 2015 | The Business Case for Racial Equity in Michigan
W.K. Kellogg Foundation

This report by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation details the cost of failing to address the legacy of racism in the state and the benefits to communities from advancing racial equity, including in the area of education.

May 2015 | The Cultural Lives of Californians: Insights from the California Survey of Arts & Cultural Participation
The James Irvine Foundation

This report from The James Irvine Foundation explores questions and opportunities for nonprofit arts organizations, funders, and sector leaders to maximize their investments in art education.

May 2015 | Uncommonly Engaging? A Review of the EngageNY English Language Arts Common Core Curriculum
Thomas B. Fordham Institute

In Uncommonly Engaging? A Review of the EngageNY English Language Arts Common Core Curriculum, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute analyzes New York State’s Common Core-aligned ELA curriculum by asking: How solid is this product? Is it well aligned to the Common Core? Is it teachable?

April 2015 | A Nation Stronger Through Higher Education
Lumina Foundation

A new report by Lumina Foundation focuses on progress towards reaching Goal 2025 -- a goal that calls for 60% of Americans to hold a college degree, certificate or other high-quality postsecondary credential by the year 2025. The report highlights the higher education attainment rate of the U.S.

April 2015 | Blended Instruction: EDUCATION CONNECTION and Education Development Center (EDC)
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation

This report from The Nellie Mae Education Foundation examines how a student-centered approach to blended instruction can have a positive impact on life-long achievement.

April 2015 | Building the Infrastructure to Improve the Use and Usefulness of Research in Education
William T. Grant Foundation

This publication from the William T. Grant Foundation discusses how, “research is not the next silver bullet for education reform, and simply mandating its use will not get us to our ultimate goals of better teaching and learning.”

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