The population of English learners (ELs) in K-12 schools continues to grow. Between the 2009-10 and 2014-15 school years, the percentage of English learners increased in over half of the states, and in 2017, English learners made up 10.1% of the total student population. Research suggests that in their transition to English, non-native speakers…

Making sound decisions in funding youth-serving organizations can be greatly enhanced by implementing a comprehensive and inclusive learning process that embraces the perspectives of and input from a variety of stakeholders, including program staff and leadership, various community partners, and, most important, the youth. Youthprise effectively…

This article describes opinions about what ails U.S. schools. The Thomas B. Fordham Foundation has a lot to say about education in the United States--what's wrong with it and how to fix it. A national authority on charters and an unabashed champion of the idea, the Fordham Foundation is getting a grounding in reality and appears to be the only…

A selective guide to grants from both federal and private sources. Approximately 25 sources are listed with information on eligibility, purpose, type, amount, and where to write. (JPF)

Outlines the National Science Foundation budget allocations in general and explains those in the chemistry field in more detail. Describes the procedures, policies, and objectives for the selection of research projects. (GS)

Several major sources of information regarding grants and funding available are offered to assist researchers attempting to secure foundation grants. (JMF)

From the proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Education Commission of the States (3rd, Denver, Colorado, July 7-9, 1969).

Philanthropy provides billions of dollars to schools and educational programs each year. Much of this cash comes from corporate America, who views contributing to education as an important way to give back to the community. While many companies support education directly via equipment, money grants, and professional development, other companies…

This study projects estimates of changes in State tax patterns resulting from the implementation of a modified foundation grant and a percentage equalizing grant. The resulting estimates show increased progressivity of the State tax structure under both types of grants. (Author)

This directory to grant aid for public libraries in New York State has been prepared for use and distribution by the New York State Subcommittee on Libraries. It lists possible funding sources in three categories: Federal library sources, other Federal sources, and private sources. Information on eligibility, purpose, type, amount, and address is…

Intended for special education administrators, the booklet provides information on the scope, philosophy, and operating methods of grant making foundations; the grant making process; and the potential relevance of foundations as a resource for special education programs. Sections are included on the following topics: an overview of foundations…

Summarizes the history and major activities of the Foundation Library Committee, created in 1975 to coordinate grants from major foundations so that they best assist library development. The Committee's role in aiding the Research Libraries Group in development of its network is discussed. (SW)

The definition of goals and assignment of departmental priorities, the location of the appropriate granting agency or foundation, methods of negotiating with agencies, and techniques for proposal writing are discussed from the point of view of college biology departments wishing to develop teaching or research programs. References to proposal…