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Schott Foundation's Jackson Declares "Our Nation Can No Longer Neglect Marginalized Students"

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04/26/2017

Dr. John H. Jackson, President and CEO of The Schott Foundation for Public Education: "Let's move from a nation that applauds the few who manage to beat the odds to a nation that creates odds that children will succeed."

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DeQuendre Neeley-Bertrand Joins the Schott Foundation as Communications Director

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02/22/2017

In this role, DeQuendre will work to advance the foundation’s mission and raise its profile, working with a team of communications strategists to develop comprehensive messaging and media outreach plans.

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Philanthropy, You in Danger, Girl! Five Things Philanthropies Need to Do Now in the Trump Age

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02/13/2017

Edgar Villanueva of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, says foundations could be targeted as a source of revenue and their ability to support work that goes against Trump’s agenda could be detrimentally affected.

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Edgar Villanueva of Schott Foundation Says Less Than .3% of Funding Goes to Native Communities

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02/02/2017

Less than .3% of funding goes to native communities. What are ways funders can be creative in engaging native communities?

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How to Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline for Girls of Color

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01/12/2017

Black girls and other girls of color disproportionately experience harsh school discipline than their peers.

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NY Women’s Foundation, NoVo and 15 Other PNY Members Support Leadership of Young Women of Color with $2.1M

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01/10/2017

NYC non-profits advancing the well-being and leadership of young women of color as change agents received awards.

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The New York Women's Foundation

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Gender Justice

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02 Feb 2017

Invisible No More: Native Realities in a Post-Election Era

Thursday, February 2, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock has attracted broad public attention with wider implications for the country as a whole. Reaching the eyes and ears of New Yorkers, this effort is rooted in historical and contentious struggles not only...

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Native American Youth Can't Wait

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08/22/2016

Edgar Villanueva, VP of Programs & Advocacy at The Schott Foundation for Public Education urges philanthropy to see the tremendous potential in Native communities.

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Youth Leaders are Changing the Conversation on College Access

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06/30/2016

Cassie Schwerner of the Schott Foundation writes about "Stepping Up," a film that frames youth leadership and organizing in a profoundly needed way.

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Schott and Arcus Foundations Partner to Empower Trans Students with Super Powers

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06/17/2016

In partnership with the Arcus Foundation, Schott has supported the work of Massachusetts grantee BAGLY, the Boston Alliance of Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Youth, to elevate the voice of trans students in Boston Public Schools over the past...

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Schott's Villanueva Comments on Native Leadership in Institutional Philanthropy

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05/27/2016

As one of the few Native Americans working at a foundation, I celebrated Valorie Johnson's many accomplishments in the philanthropic sector.

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17 Jun 2016

Special Screening & Discussion: Stepping Up for NYC's Youth

Friday, June 17, 2016 -

9:00am to 11:00am

As funders grapple with programs to increase college readiness and access, a recent documentary, Stepping Up, offers insights into solutions that work. Stepping Up follows high school seniors who have been trained by College Access: Research &...

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Marianna Islam Joins the Schott Foundation as Director of Programs and Advocacy

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04/01/2016

Marianna Islam has joined the Schott Foundation as the Director of Programs and Advocacy. Marianna will work with program staff to develop and implement the foundation’s resource delivery strategy, including the provision of grantmaking,...

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Schott Foundation Welcomes Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks and Miren Uriarte to the Board of Directors

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02/26/2016

The Schott Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks and Miren Uriarte.

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Ellen Meltzer Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

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09/25/2015

The Schott Foundation for Public Education is pleased to announce that Ellen Meltzer has joined our team as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Ellen will guide collaborative efforts with philanthropic partners, help leverage...

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Edgar Villanueva Joins the Schott Foundation as Vice President of Programs and Advocacy

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05/22/2015

Edgar Villanueva was most recently a Program Officer at the Marguerite Casey Foundation.

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Community Development

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PNY Members Explore Barriers Placed on Black Girls in School

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02/10/2015

Edward W. Hazen Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education and The Atlantic Philanthropies contributed to the Time Magazine editorial.

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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Donors Education Collaborative Awards $995,000 For Education Reform

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08/04/2014

The Donors’ Education Collaborative, a fund at the New York Community Trust established to improve New York City public schools, announced $995,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations pushing for reforms to reduce inequality and increase...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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