Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationExamining Student-Centered Learning Through a Racial Equity LensOver the past decade and in partnership with many educators, organizers, and communities across the region, the Foundation has played a…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationContinuing to whitewash our public institutions will only harm our future prosperity as a nationThis past week, Donald Trump directed federal agencies to eliminate anti-racism trainings examining white privilege and critical race…Sep 8, 2020Sep 8, 2020
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationSilence is ComplicityAt 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…Jun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationA Letter to Our Grantees and Vendors on COVID-19Dear Friends:Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Published inStrategy ReviewPersonal Reflections on a Foundation’s Equity JourneyOur journey at the Nellie Mae Education Foundation in reviewing our organizational strategy through an equity lens has been an…Jun 22, 20182Jun 22, 20182
Published inStrategy Review6 Things We’ve Learned Through An Equity Assessment ProcessSince the Nellie Mae Education Foundation began our journey through an equity assessment process over a year ago, we’ve been taking a hard…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
Published inStrategy ReviewWhat’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…Feb 21, 2018Feb 21, 2018
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationThe Pathway to True Readiness Lies in Student-Centered LearningFor centuries, the world has looked upon Boston as an intellectual hub where quality education opens doors to promising futures for young…Oct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationCharlottesville to Boston: Why philanthropy must unmask itself against hateLike most of America, I found it difficult to witness the recent events in Charlottesville. They are stark echoes of our nation’s…Aug 28, 2017Aug 28, 2017
Published inNellie Mae Education FoundationA Foundation’s View on the Importance of Performance AssessmentOver the last year, I have witnessed a significant increase in interest, energy, and investment in student-centered learning, which is…Jul 19, 2017Jul 19, 2017