Small Business Today, Social Enterprise Tomorrow
Communities and the social sector both stand to gain when nonprofits acquire existing for-profits.
Education - Articles
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Let the Man Do His Job!
It’s hard to be a government minister in a country where resources are scarce. Don’t make it worse.
Supporting Higher Education for Refugees
A four-part framework for increasing young refugees’ access to tertiary education.
Giving Your Genius: A New Approach to Corporate Philanthropy
When companies deploy the same processes they use to create commercial value to create philanthropic value, they can truly help charities achieve their social missions.
Paying Schools for Success
Advocates of US charter schools argue their model promotes innovation in the classroom. Critics worry that investors’ interests usurp those of students. Pay-for-success financing can help bridge that divide.
Why Matchmaking in Youth Employment Programs in Middle East North Africa Aren’t Working
Insights from 10 years working on youth employment program matchmaking.
More Girls in STEM Means Improving STEM Teacher Training
Providing teachers with gender sensitivity training is a first step toward addressing gender inequality in STEM. But it’s not the last.
Cultivating Legitimacy in Philanthropy
It’s worth remembering that communities have the power to take away philanthropy’s social license to operate.
Keeping Children in School During Natural Crises
In the context of a changing climate, how can we ensure that schoolchildren who live in rural areas are consistently able to attend school?
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Prediction vs. Bias in Data: A Debate
Is it possible to use data to make predictions without enforcing existing biases?