Stories
Transforming high school for the 21st century
The Minerva team creates a new program crafted for individualized high-school instruction: the Minerva Baccalaureate.
March 10, 2021
New report from Urban Institute details how school attendance boundaries limit opportunity
The research team at Urban Institute dives into the details and consequences of residential assignment in Atlanta.
March 2, 2021
Cadence Learning shows promising early outcomes
A recent study by Brown University found positive results for both teachers and students from Cadence Learning’s virtual summer program.
February 24, 2021
Learning to Love Learning: An Interview with Outschool Founder Amir Nathoo
We speak with Outschool founder Amir Nathoo to learn more about his venture and dream about the future of education.
February 17, 2021
Three ways to make college affordable
Social entrepreneur Vance Fried offers three practical ideas that could make a difference in college affordability and access.
February 10, 2021
Our Work to Accelerate Individualized Education for Children
What would it look like to offer every child opportunities for an education tailored to that child’s specific potential?
February 1, 2021
Krista Tippet & Social Healing Against the Odds
Journalist Krista Tippett on better conversations, connecting civil society, and the real state of the nation
January 27, 2021
Cadence Learning gives teachers tools to be effective educators online
A group of committed social entrepreneurs and educators are proving that virtual learning doesn't have to be a disaster.
January 27, 2021
Video: Recidiviz provides actionable data to fuel criminal justice reform
Recidiviz Co-founder and Executive Director Clementine Jacoby details the organization’s work in a new Stand Together-sponsored video.
January 25, 2021
VELA Education Fund supports innovative Atlanta learning pod
Innovators Mikayla Streeter and Khabral Muhammad explain how they responded to demand for new education models during COVID-19.
January 25, 2021