Building Power: One Foundation’s Story of Funding Grassroots Organizing and Engagement Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page June 2019 In 2014, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation began funding three projects that together comprise the Grassroots Portfolio: Civic and Family Engagement, Community Organizing, and Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership. This work was part of…
The Better Math Teaching Network: Lessons Learned from the First Year Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page April 2018 AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH Far too many students are disengaged in understanding algebra. Since Algebra I is the gatekeeper to advanced math and science coursework, this seriously limits their future educational and career opportunities. The Better…
Black Women Leaders in Philanthropy Black women have always been critical to the functioning of communities, organizations, and society. Because of the critical and intersectional lens they bring to how they navigate the world and understanding of what it takes to manifest a society in which we all flourish, we are inspired by the rise…
Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page August 03, 2018 ALGORHTHYM In August 2016, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation launched an evaluation of our Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership (ASVL) grantees to learn more about their efforts over a five-year period. This evaluation is representative of…
The Better Math Teaching Network Year One: Developmental Evaluation Report Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 01, 2018 PARTNERS FOR NETWORK IMPROVEMENT (PNI) AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH This report provides a descriptive and analytic portrait of the Better Math Teaching Network’s first year of operation using data including: Observations of a…
Supporting Youth Organizing: A Tale of Unexpected Insights Download the Full PDFBack to Publications Page October 15, 2018 ALGORHTHYM In August 2016, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation (NMEF) commissioned Algorhythm to conduct an evaluation of eight (out of the twelve they were funding at the time) Amplifying Student Voice and Leadership (ASVL) grantees so…
The educator shortage is a complex, multi-layered challenge that communities throughout the country have faced for decades. Addressing the problem requires solutions that go beyond quick fixes — like shaming burned-out teachers into staying the course or calling on police officers, first responders, college students and veterans to temporarily fill vacant spots.