Articles P5580

Hall of Mirrors

Review By Jonathan Schorr 1

Class Warfare: Inside the Fight to Fix America’s Schools by Steven Brill

Winter 2012

Global Issues

Redefining Education in the Developing World

By Mark J. Epstein & Kristi Yuthas 53

A new approach that builds relevant marketplace, entrepreneurship, and health care skills is needed.

Journey into Brazil’s Social Sector

By Leonardo Letelier 8

The founder of the first social fund in Brazil tells his story.

Giving Blind

By Jessica Ruvinsky

Watch dog organizations don't reach most donors.

Public Services 2.0

By Jessica Ruvinsky

Technology can empower citizens to co-create some government services.

Global Diseases, Local Needs

By Jessica Ruvinsky 3

The diseases that get funded tend to be the ones for which funders can take credit.

On-Ramp for Entrepreneurs

By Suzie Boss

Venture for America launches two-year apprenticeships for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Engineering Higher Efficiency

By Suzie Boss

Toyota brings its vaunted process improvement method to nonprofits.

Specialists’ Niche

By Suzie Boss

A Danish company finds jobs for people with autism.

Governing Innovation

By Corey Binns 1

New York’s Center for Economic Opportunity tests new antipoverty programs from the mayor’s office.