To Put America First, Start With Public Education
President Trump and Education Secretary DeVos have made clear their intention to divert public education dollars by way of vouchers to private institutions, arguing that these options to attend private...
View ArticleA Foundation’s View on the Importance of Performance Assessment
Over the last year, I have witnessed a significant increase in interest, energy, and investment in student-centered learning, which is defined by:more personalized learning experiences that meet...
View ArticleCharlottesville to Boston: Why philanthropy must unmask itself against hate
Counter-protesters gathered in Boston in opposition to a “free speech” rallyLike most of America, I found it difficult to witness the recent events in Charlottesville. They are stark echoes of our...
View ArticleThe Pathway to True Readiness Lies in Student-Centered Learning
For centuries, the world has looked upon Boston as an intellectual hub where quality education opens doors to promising futures for young people across our economy and society. Recently, The City of...
View ArticleWhat’s Next For The Nellie Mae Education Foundation?
Last month, I announced that the Nellie Mae Education Foundation would be starting a review of our organizational strategy, coupled with the development of a refined strategic direction.Traditional...
View Article6 Things We’ve Learned Through An Equity Assessment Process
Since the Nellie Mae Education Foundation began our journey through an equity assessment process over a year ago, we’ve been taking a hard look in the mirror to examine the way we operate, structure...
View ArticlePersonal Reflections on a Foundation’s Equity Journey
Our journey at the Nellie Mae Education Foundation in reviewing our organizational strategy through an equity lens has been an enlightening, challenging, and rewarding one. It’s also been a deeply...
View ArticleA Letter to Our Grantees and Vendors on COVID-19
Dear Friends:In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to extending care to our grantee partners, the communities we serve, and ourselves. We wanted to send a short note to you in this...
View ArticleSilence is Complicity
At the time we’ve reached the unthinkable milestone of 100,000 deaths as a result of COVID-19, we’ve also witnessed the murders of too many Black Americans at the hands of violence and white supremacy:...
View ArticleContinuing to whitewash our public institutions will only harm our future...
Allison Shelley for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in ActionThis past week, Donald Trump directed federal agencies to eliminate anti-racism trainings examining white privilege and...
View ArticleExamining Student-Centered Learning Through a Racial Equity Lens
Photo by Yogesh Rahamatkar on UnsplashOver the past decade and in partnership with many educators, organizers, and communities across the region, the Foundation has played a part in advancing...
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