K-12 Education|May 14, 2026
Every child has boundless potential, but millions of U.S. students finish high school without mastery of essential reading and math skills. Closing that gap is at the center of how Valhalla invests in K-12 education so more students are prepared for college, career, and life. Our grantee KIPP Public Schools is working toward that same goal. KIPP recently introduced The KIPP Five, a renewed cultural foundation built on five principles its schools share: Expect Greatness, Bring Joy, Do the Right Thing, Lead Together, and Fully Commit. Paired with a new mantra, "Work Hard. Be Bold.", the framework reflects a continued commitment to building classrooms where every child can reach their potential.
Environmental Innovation|May 4, 2026
In a new update from the International Energy Agency, researchers find that proven methane-reduction measures could make up to 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas available each year, which is roughly equivalent to some of the world’s largest gas trade flows. The report argues that reducing leaks and routine flaring is not only an emissions issue but also a practical way to strengthen energy security and improve market resilience during periods of supply disruption.
Environmental Innovation|February 6, 2026
In Inside Climate News, Martha Pskowski and Phil McKenna report that MethaneSAT’s first global analysis — covering 45 major oil and gas regions —found methane emissions averaging about 50% higher than government inventories and well above industry targets. Drawn from more than a year of observations before the satellite went offline, the findings highlight large gaps between reported and measured emissions and show how space-based data can sharpen oversight and reward stronger standards.
K-12 Education|December 11, 2025
KIPP Colorado Public Schools tackled chronic absenteeism with personalized support, peer accountability, and creative incentives, cutting absence rates by more than half in one year and demonstrating what’s possible when schools meet students where they are.
Environmental Innovation|December 5, 2025
On its Each Breath blog, the American Lung Association explains the connections between methane and human health and highlights affordable solutions for finding and fixing methane leaks. "When it comes to methane, the facts are clear: reducing emissions is one of the fastest, most effective ways to protect both our planet and our lungs."
K-12 Education|December 3, 2025
In 2025, the charter school movement scored major policy and legal victories that stand to expand access and opportunity nationwide. Key wins include a Supreme Court decision safeguarding the public status of charter schools, a record increase in federal Charter Schools Program funding that doubled grant applications, and groundbreaking state-level legislation that removed growth caps and advanced charter access in four new states. Together, these achievements reflect robust momentum in strengthening public charter education for students, families, and communities.
Environmental Innovation|November 11, 2025
In Reuters, Angeli Mehta reports that cutting methane from the oil and gas sector offers some of the fastest, cheapest “quick wins” we have — and real progress is happening. For example, the twelve companies in The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (GCI) report having cut operational methane emissions by 63% and gas flaring by 72% since 2018. But broader progress is being undermined by political pressure, capacity gaps in poorer countries, and environmental policy backsliding.
Medical Research & Talent|October 6, 2025
Octave Bioscience has secured a grant from the Valhalla Foundation to accelerate development of the world’s first biomarker-based blood test designed to track multiple sclerosis progression. Building on its MS Disease Activity Test, Octave aims to refine its multi-protein, AI-driven “MSDP” Test to help physicians detect and anticipate disease advancement earlier, shifting care from reactive to preemptive. With this funding, Octave will partner with leading academic centers to validate new protein biomarkers and refine algorithms toward commercial readiness.
Environmental Innovation|October 1, 2025
In Reuters, Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett report that 42 asset managers overseeing more than €4.5 trillion urged Brussels not to dilute the EU methane law, which requires importers to monitor and report supplier emissions and has begun phasing in this year. The investors warn reopening the rule would unsettle markets, and the European Commission says it’s confident the regulation won’t hinder trade.
Early Childhood Development|September 30, 2025
The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center has released its 2025 State Policy Roadmap alongside a new interactive Policy Impact Calculator. The policy roadmap offers an evidence-based guide to help states strengthen outcomes for infants and toddlers, highlighting 12 proven policies and strategies that support early childhood development. Complementing the Roadmap, the Policy Impact Calculator demonstrates how state and federal decisions around wages, paid leave, child care subsidies, tax credits, and nutrition programs affect the resources available to working families — giving policymakers clear insights into where action can have the greatest impact.