School Readiness
Create strong foundations for early learning.
Perspectives
The Learning Hidden in Play
Play is a critical component of healthy cognitive and social-emotional development. However, young children’s opportunities for play are declining.
Generative Artificial Intelligence May Help Teachers. Does It Work for Students?
Meghan McCormick examines what we know about the impact of genAI on education, calling for rigorous, evidence-based evaluation of what’s being used in schools.
Latest Debate on Pre-K Ignores the Impact of High-Quality Curricula and Aligned PD
Meghan McCormick dives into the body of evidence on the impact of Pre-K, urging states and districts to follow the research when investing in early childhood education.
Our Predictions for 2024
We assess the accuracy of our predictions for last year, and build on that analysis with our predictions for 2024.
Education Success Starts With Family Involvement. Why Aren’t Donors Funding It?
Stephanie Sharp and Ambika Kapur urge education funders to prioritize investing in evidence-based supports to help schools and families overcome barriers to engagement.
The Potential of High-Impact Tutoring
Pete Lavorini points to the continued potential of high-impact tutoring to support both students’ academic achievement and social-emotional needs.
10 Lessons From 10 Years
Anu Malipatil shares her lessons learned with the philanthropic sector, inspired by a decade of experience leading the Foundation.
When It Comes To Purchasing EdTech Solutions, Evidence-Based Decision-Making Is More Important Than Ever
Melanie Dukes and Lina Eroh outline the critical role philanthropy can play in strengthening evidence-based decision-making for edtech solutions.
Schools Must Know If Their Learning-Loss Programs Work — Before ESSER Funds End
As rapid-relief dollars are set to expire, Anu Malipatil suggests that now is the time for schools and districts to assess whether the dollars have made a difference.
Building Nonprofit Capacity, Hand in Hand
How capacity building and trust-based philanthropy can work in concert.
