Philanthropy as a Lever for Racial Equity in Education

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Philanthropy has an important role to play in creating the conditions for equity in education. Given the privileged position of philanthropy, what should that role be? Many foundations offered ambitious statements in the wake of the racial unrest of 2020, dedicating resources and prioritizing issues of racial equity. How is this work taking shape, and what are some key challenges and programs of work? How can scholars most productively work with philanthropy in creating the conditions for educational equity through research? What are some of the tensions in doing so? In this session, we hear from a panel of philanthropy leaders, at the forefront of finding ways to support equity in education and beyond.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Zoe Stemm-Calderson, Raikes Foundation

Speakers

• Kent McGuire, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

• Julie Mikuta, Schusterman Family Philanthropies

• Jim Shelton, Blue Meridian Partners

• Na'ilah Suad Nasir, Spencer Foundation

Moderator

• Zoe Stemm-Calderson, Raikes Foundation