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Almost time to start applying for the 2024-2025 academic year.

“The topic of Decision Education in K-12 classrooms should be on the mind of every parent, teacher, and local, state, and federal government official. This substantial investment in research will help the Alliance establish a knowledge base to understand and implement the most effective ways to bring Decision Education to K-12 classrooms.” - Advisory Council Member Ali Abbas, Ph.D., on our $12.5 million investment to support current and future research efforts aimed at understanding the impact of Decision Education. Learn more about our Research Grants and Awards Program. https://lnkd.in/gs5KdAw6

“Between fall 2010 and fall 2020, enrollment in degree-granting, Title IV-eligible colleges fell by over 2 million students, representing a 9.7% decrease. Enrollment declined 8.4% at public institutions and 49.4% at for-profit institutions. Meanwhile, it increased by 270,000 students, or 13.6%, among private nonprofit institutions. In comparison, religiously affiliated colleges experienced a modest decrease in total enrollment, of 1.4%. During this decade the number of religiously affiliated institutions declined only slightly, falling 3.3% compared to 14.4% for the entire higher education sector.” https://lnkd.in/g9tEeW2X.

Creating change in Texas education takes more than funding. It takes collaboration, creativity, and commitment. Our grantees talk about how we partner with them. Watch the video. https://loom.ly/ZLjExJ8

NAFSA's latest analysis finds that international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities contributed $40.1 billion and supported 368,333 jobs to the U.S. economy during the 2022-2023 academic year. Kansas State had a remarkable contribution of $246.5 million with Pittsburg State University grabbing 4th position in the financial contributor list of universities. NAFSA: Association of International Educators Howard Smith KCCTE | Pittsburg State University #highereducation #useconomy #studentsuccess

I'm peer-reviewed published! Honored to have been invited to write a short contribution reflecting on the field of Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE). It's particularly a privilege to co-author with these MBE giants, several of whom taught and mentored me during graduate school. My piece offers a philanthropic birds-eye perspective of the thought leaders and Porticus partners who are bridging the gap between learning sciences and policy and practice: that all children are born with brains that are ready to learn, that learning depends on conditions in the environment, and that we must design care and educational settings that enable children to thrive. https://lnkd.in/enyxAB3a

You already know that the University of North Florida is among the best schools in the country based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and alumni salaries. But did you know that Money magazine ranked UNF among the Best Colleges in America with a four-star rating? SWOOP! The publication recently redesigned its analysis to rank schools with star ratings, with five stars being the highest. UNF ranked among 736 schools that met the criteria and were then ranked on 26 factors within three categories: quality of education, affordability, and outcomes (after graduation). College costs remain one of the primary reasons why students choose not to attend college or struggle to graduate once they do, but UNF offers a transformational education that is affordable and there are many opportunities for prospective students to acquire scholarships to alleviate the cost burden. Learn more about what we’re doing at the UNF Foundation to create more scholarship opportunities for students or contact me today to create your own scholarship! Read More: https://lnkd.in/dTKAfWRi More on Money magazine’s methodology: https://lnkd.in/dqsgtwwE #UNF #Philanthropy #SWOOP #HigherEd

It's time to hold our politicians accountable and to get personally involved. A solid post-secondary education system is part of our Cdn foundation for a successful economy and for a bright future for our children and grandchildren. Capping tuition and reducing government funding is creating unsustainable financial pressures at our Canadian universities and colleges. What can we do? 1) Let your local politicians know that you are expecting the Ontario government to respond to the recommendations included in the blue-ribbon panel (https://lnkd.in/gdv-nDai) 2) Support your alma mater and /or local universities and colleges with donations. Here's the perspective of University of Waterloo's Board Chair (https://lnkd.in/gfF6WUP4)

More phenomenal news coming out of the ASU Foundation for A New American University! For those of you who are not nonprofit nerds like me, the reason this is important is because growing endowments set universities up for success and sustainability for decades and even centuries to come. A robust endowment is an increasingly important indicator of overall health, not just in #highereducation but in #nonprofits of various sizes. Our CEO, Gretchen E. Buhlig says it best, “The annual payout provides reliable funding for scholarships, research, and professorships. The capital also allows for critical strategic investments as well as experiential learning investment programs for students.” #impactinvesting #highereducationleadership #endowment #nonprofitmanagement #asunews #mondaymotivation

For our friends and partners who also operate in SA, NT, NSW, QLD, ACT or WA, we’re pleased to let you know that applications are now open for St.George Foundation and BankSA Foundation multi-year Inspire Grants. Inspire Grants aim to uplift the education outcomes of children and young people facing the greatest barriers to reaching their potential. Education is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change and lasting impact, but equal opportunities and quality outcomes are not available for all children and young people. Inspire Grants provide funding over three years to support innovative approaches to education - participation, learning, and transition to further study or employment. 💙 For more information on projects in SA / NT see - https://lnkd.in/gZA37Ra7 💚 For more information on funding from projects in NSW, QLD, ACT or WA see - https://lnkd.in/gdFh-WCU