What We’re Learning
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
Sweet Dreamzzz will Bring Early Childhood Sleep Education Program™ to Brightmoor Childhood Quality Initiative
Hundreds of families in Detroit's Brightmoor district will soon have the awareness and materials they need to help their children get a good night's…
Detroit company Rebel Nell working to empower women through jewelry (video)
The goal of Detroit company Rebel Nell is to help women transition from a life of dependence to one of self-reliance. Nechelle Thompson is a mother who…
Early Childhood: What We Know, and What’s Possible
“This is your feeder system,” says Robert Pianta, the Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. “The kinds of experiences…
MI Nonprofits Count Campaign Highlighted in National Census Scan
Census 2020 is now just a year away and we’re getting a closer look at how philanthropy across the country is supporting efforts for…
Early literacy supporters look to get on same page as 3rd-grade requirement looms
Groups working to boost early literacy rates in Detroit are looking to get on the same page as a new state requirement nears for…
Social Finance Israel launches bond to boost education for Arab-Israeli bedouin
Social Finance Israel has developed a social impact bond initiative to improve math and Hebrew language performance for high school students from Israel’s bedouin community. The…
MLPP’s Policy Recommendations for MI
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all, recently released The Owner’s Manual for Michigan, a comprehensive…
Ridgway White: Invest in early education to change the trajectory of children, families
A new Michigan State University study should be a wake-up call for anyone concerned about the future of our children — and our state.…
Sweet Dreamzzz will Bring Early Childhood Sleep Education Program™ to Brightmoor Childhood Quality Initiative
Hundreds of families in Detroit's Brightmoor district will soon have the awareness and materials they need to help their children get a good night's…
Detroit company Rebel Nell working to empower women through jewelry (video)
The goal of Detroit company Rebel Nell is to help women transition from a life of dependence to one of self-reliance. Nechelle Thompson is a mother who…
Early Childhood: What We Know, and What’s Possible
“This is your feeder system,” says Robert Pianta, the Dean of the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. “The kinds of experiences…
MI Nonprofits Count Campaign Highlighted in National Census Scan
Census 2020 is now just a year away and we’re getting a closer look at how philanthropy across the country is supporting efforts for…
Early literacy supporters look to get on same page as 3rd-grade requirement looms
Groups working to boost early literacy rates in Detroit are looking to get on the same page as a new state requirement nears for…
Social Finance Israel launches bond to boost education for Arab-Israeli bedouin
Social Finance Israel has developed a social impact bond initiative to improve math and Hebrew language performance for high school students from Israel’s bedouin community. The…
MLPP’s Policy Recommendations for MI
The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP), a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to economic opportunity for all, recently released The Owner’s Manual for Michigan, a comprehensive…
Ridgway White: Invest in early education to change the trajectory of children, families
A new Michigan State University study should be a wake-up call for anyone concerned about the future of our children — and our state.…
