Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Proven Early College Program to Double its Reach in New England
Gateway to College National Network president outlines a funding opportunity for new partnerships between New England colleges and K–12 school districts.
“If I made anyone here uncomfortable, you’re welcome.”
Three lessons in great communications from a philanthropy leadership conference.
New Grants to Promote and Sustain a Healthy Democracy
Second set of grants in Barr’s 2017 Special Initiative focus on strengthening journalism and protecting freedom of the press.
Learning Beyond the Walls of Traditional High Schools
Barr issues RFP for planning and design of schools situated within a wider learning ecosystem to promote college and career readiness.
A Neuroscientist Walks into a Museum…
How brain science is helping the Peabody Essex Museum transform its visitor experience.
New Initiative Seeks to Protect Civil Liberties, Informed Democracy
First grants of 2017 Special Initiative aim to bolster organizations’ capacity to respond to growing demand and to extend their reach.
Build a Better Bus Stop
BostonBRT announces a design competition for innovative bus stations in Boston.
We’re Calling on Cities to Lead the Way to Better Transit
Mary Skelton Roberts shares an opportunity for communities to pilot elements of Gold Standard Bus Rapid Transit.
Lessons from High Schools Designed to Connect All Students to Success
To better understand options for students who are off track in the goal of graduating from high school, Barr commissioned Springpoint to visit a set of New England schools serving this population and to share their findings here.
Barr Foundation Announces $20.6 Million in New Grants
First grants of 2017 mark major investments in key partnerships.