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    The Schools Outperforming Others in Math and Reading

    The Hechinger Report Feb 17, 2025

    This story was produced by the Associated Press and reprinted with permission. Math is the subject sixth grader Harmoni Knight finds hardest, but that’s changing. This story also appeared in The Associated Press In-class tutors and “data chats” at her middle school in Compton, California, have…

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    Responding to Nonprofit Funding Cuts: An Effective Approach

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Feb 14, 2025

    Own your work and your success. Speak plainly about the stakes. Bring people in.

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    Combating Food Insecurity Through Employee Volunteerism

    3BL Media Feb 12, 2025

    AMD is known for technologies that help make our world a better place. Beyond advancing technology, as a company, we are committed to advancing communities through corporate philanthropy and employee volunteerism.

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    Education Department Cancels Research Contracts Totaling About $881 Million

    K-12 Dive Feb 11, 2025

    K-12 News…

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  • Wildfires Worsen LA Homelessness and Housing Crises

    Prism Reports Feb 4, 2025

    Leticia Espinoza had been renting a house in Altadena, California, with her husband, children, and grandchildren before the wildfires in January burned it to the ground. “We are getting by,…

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    How Predominantly Black Institutions Support Student Success

    Forbes Feb 3, 2025

    Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to attending college.

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    Climate Finance Is Vital to Building Resilience

    World Resources Institute Feb 3, 2025

    For more than 20 years, WRI has identified annual “stories to watch.” These are the year’s moments, issues and decisions that we believe will shape the future trajectory of the world. In the past, we’ve highlighted things like dangerous heat in cities, major elections and their effects on…

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    Advancing Racial and Gender Equity in Financial Markets

    Causeartist Jan 31, 2025

    Join me for Episode 84 of the Investing in Impact podcast as I’m joined by Daryn Dodson, Founder of Illumen Capital, dedicated to advancing gender and racial equity in financial markets.

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    Social Impact in the Asia Pacific: A Roadmap for Success

    AVPN Jan 31, 2025

    3 minutes read As Muhammad Yunus said recently “The same road will take you to the same destination, if you want to go to a new destination you need to build a new road”.And this certainly applies when it comes to looking at the programmes and initiatives that are the focus of many philanthropic …

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    School Funding: Confusion Abounds Among Educators Due to Federal Grant Freeze

    The 74 Jan 30, 2025

    On Monday, Trump appeared to freeze millions of dollars in grants for students and schools. Or did he? Two days later, many aren’t sure.

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  • Raising the Minimum Wage: Does it Help or Hurt Low-Skilled Workers?

    American Action Forum Jan 29, 2025

    The minimum wage debate – an annual event – is back, as many states have minimum wage hikes taking effect in January.

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    Supporting the Cultural Sector to Improve Museum Access

    The Conversation Jan 28, 2025

    It’s the first time the MCA will be charging a general entry fee since 2000. The move reflects a global trend of museums facing financial pressure.

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