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.
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.…
Living Arts steps in to inspire Detroit kids with music, art
From the humblest of beginnings in southwest Detroit in 1999, a small dance class has grown to serve more than 3,000 kids across the…
DSO’s Sphinx competition attracts best, brightest string musicians
As the top finisher, Witherspoon will receive a $10,000 cash prize, solo appearances with major orchestras, performances with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra and an appearance…
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.…
Living Arts steps in to inspire Detroit kids with music, art
From the humblest of beginnings in southwest Detroit in 1999, a small dance class has grown to serve more than 3,000 kids across the…
DSO’s Sphinx competition attracts best, brightest string musicians
As the top finisher, Witherspoon will receive a $10,000 cash prize, solo appearances with major orchestras, performances with the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra and an appearance…
