The Schott Foundation for Public Education is proud to present the next installment in a two-part webinar series highlighting 21st Century Inclusive Leadership in Philanthropy. In part one of our series Antoinette Malveaux, Dr. Sherece West Scantlebury and Kirsten Livingston offered important insight and reflections from their unique experiences and leadership journeys as women of … Continued
In this new age of political uncertainty and social unrest, leaders of color will be key to navigating philanthropy’s future. The Schott Foundation for Public Education is proud to present the first in a two-part webinar series highlighting 21st Century Inclusive Leadership in Philanthropy. In celebrating Black Philanthropy Month in August, we will honor the … Continued
The future of our public schools is being determined right now — but do you have a seat at the table? The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), passed in 2015, is being implemented across the country. The ESSA accountability plans that states and districts are setting up now could lead us toward equity and opportunity … Continued
Rev. Dr. William Barber was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Schott Foundation 25th Anniversary Awards Gala, and his acceptance speech brought the crowd to their feet and quickly went viral. Watch his full speech and share the message with your friends.
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Philanthropy has a long history of providing much-needed resources for historically marginalized communities of color. Many foundations and donors view their investments as the solution to social problems that are rooted in poverty. But is this approach enough to address racial disparities that persist across education, health and economics? What does it take to reach … Continued
One of the many insightful picket signs from the successful 2012 Chicago teachers’ strike read, “together we bargain: alone we beg.” That important lesson doesn’t apply only to teachers, but to everyone who wants to improve their public schools. In that spirit, several cities have developed community and labor partnerships that are working on collective … Continued
A week after the 2016 election, activists, policymakers, philanthropic leaders and scholars came together at the Boston Public Library to reflect and strategize how to pursue educational & social justice after Trump’s victory. Speakers included: Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, Massachusetts State Senate Jocelyn Sargent, Executive Director, Hyams Foundation Rinku Sen, President & Executive Director, Race … Continued
In this webinar, “How to Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Girls of Color,” we were joined by Dr. Monique W. Morris, author of Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools, and Aishatu Yusuf, who is currently working on participatory research aimed at interrupting school-to-confinement pathways for girls. Click here for a recap of the … Continued
Dozens of cities are gearing up for a demonstration of support for their public schools and the fight for the schools all our children deserve. On May 4, parents, students and educators will gather outside of their schools before the bell to hold a rally and march. Then they will walk into their schools together … Continued
