Stories

Transforming high school for the 21st century

The Minerva team creates a new program crafted for individualized high-school instruction: the Minerva Baccalaureate.

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.

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.

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.

Three ways to make college affordable

Social entrepreneur Vance Fried offers three practical ideas that could make a difference in college affordability and access.

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?

Krista Tippet & Social Healing Against the Odds

Journalist Krista Tippett on better conversations, connecting civil society, and the real state of the nation

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.

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.

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.