Education expert Diane Ravitch documents the corrupting influence of major philanthropists in “school reform” efforts and celebrates the educators who resist.
Why Teachers, Not Reformers, Should “Reimagine Education”
Time for Bolder Action from Our Sector
We are at a critical juncture—the impacts of extreme inequality and the potential for change are coming to a head. How does this and should this shape our sector’s work?
Sumi’nangwa: Lessons on Philanthropy from Indian Country
Native Americans are facing down COVID-19 with extraordinary creativity and resilience. How can the pandemic reorient philanthropy to decolonize its practices?
Wilkesboro Takes Your Breath Away: A Tale of Two Towns
Our local economies are now reflecting the national wealth divide in a very stark way that is directly related to the pandemic. Can we address the underlying fissures?
A Social Enterprise-Supported Nonprofit Faces the Challenge of COVID-19
The story of More Than Words shows an array of open questions that can apply to many other nonprofits.
National Data Finds Black COVID-19 Mortality Twice That of Whites
Data to date find that Black Americans have died at more than twice as whites from COVID-19. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Insult to Injury on the South Side: An Ambitious Hospital Merger Is Foiled
On Chicago’s South Side, where 93 percent of residents are Black, four hospitals’ vision for a more comprehensive health system has been placed on hold by the state.
Workers at Philadelphia Museum of Art Seek to Unionize
Last Friday, a majority of workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art indicated their desire to be represented by a union, continuing an industry trend in art museums.
Study: Black-Owned Businesses Closed at 2X the Rate of Total COVID Closures
The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color becomes starker by the day, as we now get bad news about the past few months’ business closures.
Amazon’s Workers Fight for Basics as Bezos Heads to Trillionaire Status
Amazon workers across the country have witnessed COVID-19 infections occur and spread at their separate workplaces. Now, they are organizing for the long haul.
Federal Judge Rolls Backs Voting Restrictions for Released Florida Prisoners
A federal judge orders Florida to enable hundreds of thousands of former prisoners to vote.
Charter Schools: Only Public Schools When They Want to Be
Charter schools’ use of PPP loans has called their identity and ethics into question. Are they public schools, which were ineligible, or aren’t they?