Jeff RaikesinThe PromiseBad For Business: How ‘Critical Race Theory’ Bans Are Limiting American ProgressEarlier this month, 400 books were pulled off the shelves across a Texas school district in response to a new law limiting how educators…Dec 19, 2021Dec 19, 2021
Jeff RaikesinThe PromiseThe Census Is Speaking To Us: Will We Listen?The 2020 Census tells us what we already knew: the country is diverse and continuing to diversify at a rapid rate — in urban, suburban…Oct 1, 20211Oct 1, 20211
Jeff RaikesinThe PromiseIt’s On Us To Stop The Assault On Our Democracy And Carry On The Remarkable Legacy Of John LewisOn the Edmund Pettis Bridge in 1965, a young John Lewis nearly lost his life for the right of every American to use their voice and vote.Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Jeff RaikesWhy the Raikes Foundation is not a perpetual philanthropyPeople often ask me what we focus on at the Raikes Foundation (empowering young people to transform their lives) and how we do it…Apr 4, 20161Apr 4, 20161
Jeff RaikesHow Can Philanthropy Promote Innovation in Education?The Investing in Innovation Fund has promoted collaboration and catalytic philanthropy, but funders shouldn’t stop there.Oct 15, 20158Oct 15, 20158