New York’s Most Controversial Teacher Certification Exam Is Now a Little Easier To Pass
Release Date:
09/13/2017
... to pass a tough new exam, the state’s top education policy makers are lowering the score needed to enter the ...
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Obama Foundation to Host Global Summit in Chicago
Release Date:
09/14/2017
Former President Barack Obama announced in a new video Wednesday that he will gather together civic leaders from around the world next month to take part in the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit.
New York City Education Department to Improve Response to Public Record Requests
Release Date:
09/14/2017
... exactly, it will respond to records requests. The new policy is meant to provide “a clear and realistic ...
Charter-School Operators, Feeling Pressured, Seek New Direction at Symposium
Release Date:
09/25/2017
Independent charter schools view themselves as scrappy upstarts with good ideas to shake up the U.S. education system one school at a time. But some backers of the model say they have “lost the narrative” to bigger networks.
Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies Cities of Service Announces 10 Finalists for Inaugural Engaged Cities Award
Release Date:
04/16/2018
... to empower city leaders to generate new ideas and advance policy that moves the nation forward... Supported by ...
Open Society Foundations Launches Initiative to Support A More Inclusive American Democracy
Release Date:
05/02/2018
... in government and to undertake a project that advances policy ideas and inserts their unique perspectives about ...
World Cities Culture Forum Announces Four Leadership Awards across 9 Global Cities
Release Date:
05/03/2018
... for advancing cultural projects and shaping public policy . As Mayors around the world invest in cultural ...
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Announces Perry Cammack as the Program Director of Peacebuilding
Release Date:
01/29/2019
... Foreign Relations Committee. He served as a member of the policy planning staff of Secretary of State John Kerry from ...
First-of-its-kind Study From the Century Foundation: How Well Does Your State Support Integration in Charter Schools?
Release Date:
04/04/2019
With the enrollment flexibility and design choices available to them, charter schools have the potential to help reverse trends of school segregation—or to further isolate students by race and class.
William T. Grant Invites Applications for Scholars Program
Release Date:
06/05/2019
... reducing inequality, and the use of research evidence in policy and practice). Research must be conducted within one ...
Open Society Foundations President Names Nicole Wilett as New Chief of Staff
Release Date:
07/16/2019
... Wilett will lead the Foundations’ work on public policy and advocacy, and advise the president on new ...
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2020
Advocacy 101: Legal Boundaries and Opportunities
Monday, June 15, 2020 -
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This members-only program is a part of the Policy Core from our PNY Core : June 15 - Advocacy 101: ... is a prerequisite for those who are new to philanthropic policy advocacy. The second and third sessions...
07
Oct
2020
Nevertheless, It Persists: Can Philanthropy Disrupt Sexism?
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
... the burden of sexist and racist institutions, norms and policy choices that systematically limit women’s power and ... Rakeen Mabud sat down with Philanthropy New York's Public Policy Fellow Kimberly...
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Apr
2016
Active Ownership vs. Divestment: When Is It Either-Or? Can My Foundation Do Both Well?
Thursday, April 14, 2016 -
3:00pm to 5:00pm
... 18 – Can Failure Be a Success?: Dissecting the Rikers Social Impact Bond Experiment November 1 - Getting Your Board ... only viable approach to addressing the environmental and social impact of the companies...
Surdna Foundation Appoints Melissa D’Arienzo, Miguel A. Santana, and Ommeed Sathe to its Board
Release Date:
12/16/2022
... Ommeed Sathe to its Board New members bring expertise in social media, racial and social justice, and impact investing The Surdna Foundation ... communities across Southern California to advance racial,...
17
Sep
2024
Youth Power Now: Lessons from Youth Organizers in New York
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 -
3:00pm to 4:30pm
Philanthropy New York, 320 East 43rd Street
... the Hudson Valley is shifting and strategizing to advance social justice How organizers have developed the leadership ... funders interested in youth organizing, advocacy, public policy , and related roles...
16
Apr
2020
Bearing Witness: Philanthropy's Role in Responding to COVID-19
Thursday, April 16, 2020 -
3:00pm to 4:00pm
... research, editorials, and other media. October 24 - Beyond Bail: Justice Reform 2.0 February 13 - Walking the ...
These Days Everyone Can Be A Communicator…But Is That Enough?
Release Date:
01/12/2012
... Hamill Remaley, Vice President of Communications & Public Policy , Philanthropy New York (This post originally appeared ... organizations to develop and share content through online social networks. Indeed...
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Nov
2017
The Changing Nature of Work and Income: How Philanthropy Can Respond to and Support Low Income Families - Webinar
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
... Grantmakers, nonprofit service providers, employers and policy makers are invited to register - anyone interested in ...
13
Jun
2019
Utilizing TANF for Families Experiencing Homelessness - A Webinar Hosted by Funders Together to End Homelessness
Thursday, June 13, 2019 -
2:30pm to 3:30pm
... Director of Income and Work Supports, Center for Law and Social Policy Designed for All interested funders. Please note: ...