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June 2026

From the Board: Upcoming Membership Dues Adjustment

Grantmakers for Education

Economic Vitality and Education in the South, Part II: Projections for a Post-Pandemic South

The Southern Education Foundation has released Economic Vitality and Education in the South, Part II: Projections for a Post-Pandemic South (EVES II). The report examines what may become a defining line in American education: the COVID-19 pandemic and the era that followed.

Southern Education Foundation

May 2026

A Special Message from Grantmakers for Education

This is a defining moment for education that calls for staying at the table. It's time to show up in ways that reflect the gravity—and possibility—of this moment.

Grantmakers for Education

July 2026

Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events

Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of changes from the federal administration and ongoing policy updates.

Grantmakers for Education
  • October
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    Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference

    Early bird registration ends August 3 for the 2026 Grantmakers for Education Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance for the best rates and limited-access events!

July 27, 2026

GLR Week 2026

GLR Week 2026 is the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading’s seventh annual virtual gathering. Over five days from July 27-31, we’ll host a week of learning, conversation, and collaboration focused on the urgent issues shaping children’s prospects for early school success.

August 4, 2026

Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: August 2026

Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with Grantmakers for Education members who fund or are interested in funding the out-of-school time sector. August 4 – Approaches to Evaluation: Discussion