Taking on the task of addressing inequality in a social, political, and economic context that assumes its defining hand will require more of the Ford Foundation than a well-designed set of grant programs. It will require a different way of being as a philanthropic partner.
Inequality, the Ford Foundation, and Humility
Despite having closed 48 public schools in 2013 and already having over 130 charters operating within the city, CPS has been reviewing proposals for 30 new charter schools for the September 2016 school year.
As the city continues to rebuild, a group of foodie entrepreneurs is gaining momentum and having a positive impact on the local “good food movement.”