In December, we noted that Michigan’s schools had seen educational outcomes stagnate and even fall in some cases. Disturbingly, school segregation actually increased. This week, new data confirmed that little benefit from reform accrues to the state’s students.
Maryland Court Rules: No Need for Assault Weapons
A Maryland appeals court upheld a state ban on assault rifles, a small drop in the gun regulation bucket that is nonetheless a significant step toward the common-sense gun laws desired by most Americans.
Is “Blight” Just Another Word for “Black”? Concentrating on Community Assets
Our public discourse often needs decoding for underlying narratives, particularly about race. Is “blight” one of the words we should keep an eye on?
A Big Gift to General Fund of RI Community Foundation: Timing Can Be Everything
Anyone who knows today’s community foundations knows that a gift given into the general fund has increasingly become a vote of confidence in that institution. This reflects a new landscape where many community foundations are dominated by their donor-advised funds. This makes the latest big gift to the R.I. community foundation very special indeed.
Homeland Security Announces New Policies on Immigration Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a series of memos and fact sheets detailing how the federal government plans to implement President Trump’s executive orders on immigration and border security.
Questions about the Advocacy Stance at “The World’s Biggest Community Foundation”
According to Dr. Emmett Carson, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation doesn’t just design philanthropy strategies; it goes a step further by advocating for issues on behalf of communities from San Jose to San Francisco.
Nonprofit Fallout as Illinois Budget Persists in Failure to Launch
The state of Illinois appears to be distinguishing itself primarily through its inability to pass a budget. In the meantime, nonprofits attempt to plot their ways forward.
Entire System of Refugee Resettlement Nonprofits Teeters on the Edge
When you have one primary funder, there’s a vulnerability that can come back to haunt you. Couple that with a government shutdown of the systems that bring you those you serve, you have a field-wide crisis that threatens a national infrastructure. Refugee resettlement organizations find themselves in that very position.
The Duty of Care: NYC Homeless Housing Contract with Nonprofit Pulled
At what point should a city do more than pull a contract?
Philanthropic Oddities: Rogue Pittsburgh Fdn. Asks People What They Think
A Pittsburgh newspaper rightly takes note of a big philanthropic player actually talking with and taking guidance from the community members it serves.
Adopt-a-Nun Charity Faces Questions
The rift between a U.S. charity and a Ugandan Catholic order raises questions about founder’s syndrome, accountability, and international nonprofit cooperation.
Affordable Pittsburgh on the Ballot
In this heavily Democratic town, the primary is most likely more important than the general election. Clearly, the battle is on.