A “Value Added” Evaluation
Teachers who help boost students’ test scores also have a notable impact on students’ long-term outcomes.
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Sharing the Stage
The example of venture philanthropy in Europe shows how old and new forms of practice can coexist.
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A More Perfect Union?
New ideas on how to empower US workers involve breaking free of current labor law.
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Uncertain Legacy
Can the history of a century-old foundation amount to more than the sum of its grants?
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Misdiagnosing Science
A survey of obstacles to innovation focuses erroneously on the supposed caution of university-based scientists.
Financial Disruption and Giving Back from the Start
New financial tech companies need to adopt a shared value or triple-bottom-line approach.
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The Impact Investor
The Impact Investor offers precise practices and suggestions for impactful investing from various experiences.
A National Growth Plan Rooted in One State’s Success
Why one successful youth program resisted the urge to expand too quickly.
The Rise of Social Stock Exchanges
A new, innovative platform is helping more investors support social enterprises.
Do Impact Investors Expect Too Much?
The history of microfinance shows how far off-mission social enterprise can go under the weight of massive investment.