We haven’t reached the pain point yet. This is the first step….And then there’s going to be that snowball effect where they either lose benefits, or a nursing home closes down, a rural hospital closes a unit, etc. And then it starts really picking up steam. And the challenge is going to be coming back […]
“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 day — and it’s pouring out right now. Now is the time to be contributing and funding support for immigrant children and families. Use your privilege and […]
In this discussion, we built on a session from 2023: Opportunities and Potential Pitfalls: State Expansion of Education Savings Accounts and again created a forum for thoughtful and nuanced conversations to go beyond the headlines on a controversial policy. As this policy has expanded across multiple states — growing from 13 to 19 states since CGLR […]
"Head Start is not in an existential crisis. But to remain impactful and relevant, the program must continue to evolve.” — Tammy L. Mann, Ph.D., The Campagna Center The discussion during the May 27, 2025 GLR Learning Tuesdays session focused on the following key question: How can we strengthen and evolve Head Start —building on […]
“This simple but profound shift changed our thinking from asking ‘Is this child ready for kindergarten?’ to ‘Is our system ready for the child?’” - Nadira Rizkallah, Eugene School District 4J The June 3, 2025 Kindergarten Matters session focused on the vital role that the kindergarten year plays in setting the stage for long-term learning, […]
The June 3, 2025 GLR Learning Tuesday’s webinar, The Foundation of EdTech Is Connection: Ensuring Universal Access to the Internet, gathered leading voices from policy, philanthropy, education, and community development to explore the enduring relevance of digital connectivity in 2025. Moderated by Ji Soo Song of State Educational Technology Directors Association, the conversation opened with […]
The treat that I think you are in for today is hearing the stories of how investments were catalytic to change that yielded tangible results for children and families and our rural communities. And I believe that this is how transformation happens. And I think that hope builds from there. And when you have hope, […]
What will happen to millions of children and families if historic cuts to SNAP move forward? We heard from policy experts, state leaders, and advocates who laid bare the consequences of the House-passed bill proposing the largest cuts in SNAP’s history — nearly $300 billion, or about 30% of the program’s budget. As the panelists […]