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Social Innovations

The Right Measures

I still remember the embarrassed silence that followed when a colleague, over a decade ago, stood up in a room full of foundation leaders at a Council on Foundations conference and asked “What if we all committed to one common goal – to end child poverty in the U.S. in ten years?” People reacted as if she had made a rude noise. It was awkward, but beautiful too… (continue reading this blog post)

By Peter Manzo | Mar. 3, 2010
 

Nonprofits

Correlations Between Being a Great Teacher and Being a Great Nonprofit

Teach for America compiled a list of the central characteristics of a good teacher, many of which are similar to those found in great nonprofits.

By John Brothers | 3 | Feb. 8, 2010
 

Social Innovations

Charter Schools and Unions: Good Ideas in Conflict?

Unionizing charter-school teachers bring to light the ever-present income inequity that takes place within the nonprofit sector.

By Kelly Kleiman | Apr. 20, 2009
 

Social Innovations

Arts Education Needs Investment

A new study says arts education should be expanded.

By Todd Cohen | 2 | Sep. 16, 2008
 

Global Issues

“The Path of Change”

What is the role of test scores in driving improvement in the education system?

By Perla Ni | 2 | Mar. 17, 2004