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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Notes Ways Foundations Can Step Up to Scale Solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals

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09/25/2017

... for the Sustainable Development Goals Many discussions about scale often focus on what NGOs or social entrepreneurs should do. But this week a group of foundations turned the lens on themselves to see ... on...

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Commentary: Understanding Muslim America

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08/11/2011

... father recounted how he had experienced prejudice in his youth in his new country. In 1917, he attended Dewitt Clinton ... our city’s Dutch history, Russell Shorto wrote about a Muslim Berber from Morocco...

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Covenant Foundation-Backed Study Examines the Health and Well-Being of Jewish Teen Girls

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04/14/2015

... Health and Well-Being of Jewish Teen Girls When Jewish education promotes self-discovery, challenges traditional ... of dedication to the next generation of Jewish women, a group women and men took a risk and...

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Children, Youth and Families

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Mellon Foundation Supports Commission on Language Learning

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12/15/2016

... Language Learning, responds to a request from a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Members of Congress. It is composed of national leaders in education , scientific and humanistic research, business, and ...

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As Coding Boot Camps Close, the Field Faces a Reality Check

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08/28/2017

... down this year — despite backing by major for-profit education companies, Kaplan and the Apollo Education Group , the parent of the University of Phoenix. The closings ...

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In Harlem, These Elders Devote Their Golden Years To Improving Local Schools

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09/18/2017

... public schools. Armed with a petition to demand that the education department staff her neighborhood’s school with ... over crucial data that has been requested to help local education advocates make their...

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The Covenant Foundation Announces New Grants to Support Jewish Communities Across North America

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01/05/2023

... with national and local leaders in the field of Jewish education , to create more inclusive, connected, and ... 2022 Covenant grantees represent an exciting and varied group of educators and projects,” said...

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The Carnegie Compact Revisited: Re-envisioning New York City’s Branch Libraries

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11/26/2014

... But the Carnegie Compact itself is in tatters. NYC ’s branch libraries are open on average 43 hours a week, ... too few electrical outlets, too little space for classes, group work, and space for individuals...

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Don Chen, Social Justice Veteran, Selected as Surdna Foundation’s Third President

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08/20/2018

... – that has such a long-standing commitment to the cause. Working with Surdna’s outstanding staff and board, I am ... , chair of the Surdna Foundation’s Investment Committee . “As a fellow Chinese American, I’m...

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Program Recap—Philanthropy New York’s Documentary Film Series: Advise and Dissent

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10/16/2009

... its Documentary Series to get our members thinking about alternative mediums for promoting their missions and ... as then-Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee . After the film, Orlando...

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How Stable Are the ACA Marketplaces? Commonwealth Fund President Explains

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12/07/2015

... Fund President Explains The news that UnitedHealth Group is considering leaving the new health insurance ... the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has prompted some concern about the their long-term viability. But...

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Open Society Foundations Fellow Makes Greece a More Welcoming Place for Refugees

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01/23/2017

... Fellow Makes Greece a More Welcoming Place for Refugees A group of people walking through the fields caught Vasilis ... quiet town of Idomeni. He stopped to watch. Another group passed by. Then a third...

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We’re Not Just Fighting the Good Fight

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09/22/2014

... to connect with New York’s senators and talk with them about their positions on the legislation. As a reminder, ... This August, PNY’s Board of Directors and Public Policy Committee approved taking action to...

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New Report from PNY and Partners Examines Philanthropy’s Role in Hurricane Sandy Recovery

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10/28/2014

... Sandy in October 2012. Numbering nearly 600, these funders have so far committed more than $380 million for ... won’t fund.” The data in the report reveal details about who provided funding and for what...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York Welcomes New President, Dame Louise Richardson

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01/03/2023

... talks with long-serving Corporation trustee Judy Woodruff about growing up in rural Ireland, the dangers of binary ... of the work that had been done to reduce inequalities in education . For so many students,...

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US States Embrace Baby Boxes

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09/08/2017

... taking the opportunity to also educate families about safe sleep for infants. Finland has one of the lowest ... the program instead as an opportunity to educate parents about safe sleep for newborns. Parents...

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American Cities Lead the Way Amongst 25 Climate Change Projects Competing to be C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards 2017 Winners

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09/18/2017

... very best of luck.” “Mayors around the world are working harder than ever to fight climate change because they ... the immediate benefits of action, and this year’s group of C40 finalists highlights the...

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