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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.
2026 IgnitED Awards Nominations
Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.
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2026 Kids Count Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book is here, featuring new rankings, scores and national- and state-level data that show how kids are faring across the country.
2025-26 Federal Executive Actions
A continuously updated list of EducationCounsel’s resources specifically related to the Federal Administration’s executive actions.
Renewing Public Education’s Purpose
In this series of diverse essays on the purpose of public education, the authors write from different vantage points, but each takes seriously a core question: In a time of widespread change, what is public education for, and how can it evolve to meet its promise? Cosponsored by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Stuart Foundation.
Yes, In My Backyard: Lessons in Effective Place-Based Giving
Amid growing social and political divides, many donors are turning to place-based giving to create meaningful change. In this article, we examine how some US-based donors are investing in the communities they know best and what it takes to translate local commitment into lasting impact.
Getting State ‘Free College’ Right: Design Choices That Matter
In a new report, Katharine Meyer and Isabel McMullen examine what separates free college programs that deliver results from those that fall short, finding that the answer lies less in the promise and more in the fine print. Programs tend to work best when they are simple to access, paired with advising, and designed to lower what students actually pay, not just tuition. That often means moving beyond “last dollar” aid, which leaves students covering living costs, toward approaches that let Pell Grants stretch further.
50-State Comparison: Statewide Admissions Policies
In an effort to establish common expectations for college preparedness among incoming students, some states or higher education systems have adopted common admissions policies applicable to first-time, first-year students seeking admission at four-year institutions. Statewide or systemwide admissions standards commonly include minimum measures of academic performance, including class rank, high school GPA, completion of high school coursework or standardized assessment scores.
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