School Readiness
Create strong foundations for early learning.
News about our grantees, the Foundation, and the field.
Perspectives
The Science of Reading and Play Go Hand-in-Hand. Schools Must Make It Happen
Meghan McCormick and Carly Roberts make the case that play doesn’t have to compete with explicit reading instruction.
Perspectives
You’ve Paid for Tutoring. Here’s How to Make Sure It Works.
Pete Lavorini and Meghan McCormick analyze the latest tutoring research, with questions educators should consider to ensure these programs deliver on their promise.
Research
Spotlight On Evidence: Reimagining the Teaching Role by Investing in Strategic Staffing
As schools grapple with increased teacher burnout and stalled student achievement, strategic staffing models may offer a path forward.
News
Overdeck Family Foundation Awards $32.7 Million in Grants in Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, our foundation awarded 52 grants totaling over $32 million. We highlighted just some of the organizations we’re proud to support.
Research
What We’re Learning: New Research From Our Grantees Around Implementation and Dosage
Jessica Siegel highlights the latest grantee findings, which underscore the role of dosage and implementation fidelity in student impact.
Perspectives
Out-of-School Programs’ Role in Reversing Chronic Absenteeism
Emma Banay, Hedy Chang, and Jodi Grant underscore the proven impact of high-quality out-of-school-time programs on reducing school-day absences.
Research
Uncovering the Dynamics Behind For-Profit and Nonprofit Education Companies’ Decision-Making
A new whitepaper examines how for-profits and nonprofits are navigating decision-making in today’s K-12 market—and where they diverge.
Research
Spotlight On Evidence: The Role of Curricula and Professional Learning in Improving Pre-K Quality
Meghan McCormick examines the important role high-quality instructional materials and professional learning play in strengthening Pre-K programs.
News
Overdeck Family Foundation Awards $14.5 Million in Grants in Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, our foundation awarded 56 grants totaling over $14.5 million. We highlighted just some of the organizations we’re proud to support.
News
[Webinar] Professional Development: What Works, and What’s on the Horizon
Hear from researchers and nonprofit leaders from Teaching Lab, Leading Educators, Modern Classrooms Project, and the Research Partnership for Professional Learning.
