Stanford Social Innovation Review : Informing and inspiring leaders of social change

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New and in-depth explorations of solutions to social, environmental, or organizational problems

 
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A Revolution Begins in Teacher Prep

A new generation of teacher education programs is challenging how teachers get trained for the classroom.

 
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Learning from Coca-Cola

When it comes to expanding medical supply chains in the developing world, there is much to be learned from Coca-Cola’s global-scale production and distribution model.

 

Using National Networks to Tackle Chronic Disease

YMCA and other national nonprofit networks are using their reach into local communities to deliver public health programs.

 
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Broader Evidence for Bigger Impact

Defining credible evidence has polarized into two camps that must be brought together to tackle social problems effectively.

 
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Climate Science as Culture War

The public debate around climate change is no longer about science—it’s about values, culture, and ideology.

 
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Innovation Is Not the Holy Grail

It is time to move from innovation as an ideology to innovation as a process.

 
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The Truth About Ben and Jerry’s

Contrary to myth, the sale of Ben & Jerry’s to corporate giant Unilever wasn’t legally required.

 
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Local Forces for Good

The authors of the influential book Forces for Good examine how their framework for creating high-impact nonprofits applies to local and smaller organizations.

 
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In Search of the Hybrid Ideal

Researchers examine the rise of hybrid organizations that combine aspects of nonprofits and for-profits and the challenges hybrids face.

 
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A Big Deal for Conservation

A group of conservationists, former bankers, and management consultants have imported ideas from Wall Street to create a new way to protect large ecosystems.