Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
System-Level Leadership that Enables, Supports, & Sustains School Transformation
Barr and Attuned have partnered over the last five years to assist New England districts through systems-level strategic support and coaching. To support that ongoing work we were inspired to learn from districts nationally that have notable growth in student outcomes.
In New Bedford, An Inside-Out Makeover
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is renovating its theater, but also revamping its policies on racial equity and community engagement.
MCAS Question 2 Vote: Where We Go from Here
Massachusetts voters removed the only statewide high school graduation requirement, what now?
Communications for Community
To meet this moment, how can foundations and nonprofits orient their communications to foster connections and build community?
Fellowships Address Barriers for People of Color in the Climate Field
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Examining the early impact of three Barr-funded leadership development programs.
This Much We Know
We are on the cusp of a consequential presidential election. While we can’t predict the outcome, we can predict how the Barr Foundation will meet this moment.
Barr's Vice President for Strategy and Programs to Step Down in May 2025
After nine years of leadership during a transformational period for the foundation, Roger Nozaki will step down from his position in May 2025.
Arts Leaders Team Up to Address Shared Challenges
With new funds for collaboration, four pairs of grantee partners in Barr’s ArtsAmplified initiative pursue solutions to benefit their communities and the broader arts and nonprofit sectors.
Announcing the 2024 Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts Fellows
The call for transformative leadership went out, educators from across the state answered.
Barr Awards $34.5 Million in Third Quarter of 2024
New grants will support community-based organizations advancing transportation and climate justice efforts across Massachusetts, literacy and youth leadership development programming for students, and art and cultural spaces that nurture community and connection.