“Through this work over the decades, we have seen the value of community leadership because place is such a critical factor in kids’ life trajectories. If you look at the […]
This Funder-to-Funder session was a continuation of a series of conversations focused on early math that began in 2020. This session explored how funders are working creatively and with growing impact to ensure that more children get a stronger start in this critical building block of early school success. Jessica Tilli, Ed.D., of The […]
“So what does it look like for philanthropy, which has so much privilege, to be able to stand in solidarity with movement partners, with communities? Funders wait for a rainy […]
I can’t help but think about…a statue of Fred Rogers that stands as a constant reminder to Pittsburgh but also to America to, as said, ‘Think of the kids first.’ […]
“Bill Isler said that, through television, we have the choice of encouraging others to demean this life or to cherish it in creative and imaginative ways. We see Genie and […]
“Families trust educators often more than educators trust families. So we need to create the conditions for educators to challenge their mindsets, to actually learn what it means to effectively engage families. One of the things we often say […]