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Early Childhood Development|December 5, 2023

The Alliance for Early Success Releases their 2023 50-State Progress and Landscape Report

The Alliance for Early Success highlights policy wins and trends in early childhood across the U.S. in its 2023 50-State Progress and Landscape Report.

Early Childhood Development|November 29, 2023

Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma: HealthySteps Reshapes Early Experiences for Families in Need

Explore the transformative impact of HealthySteps, a program providing vital support to break intergenerational cycles of trauma and create healthier, more stable futures for children.

Valhalla Update|October 18, 2023

Valhalla Foundation Welcomes New President: Sara Allan to Join in January

On behalf of the entire team at Valhalla Foundation, we are delighted to announce that Sara Allan will be the next President of Valhalla. Sara will apply her learning mindset and deep strategic and analytical skills to all areas of our philanthropy, including early childhood development, K-12 education, data science, medical research & talent, and environmental innovation.  

Data Science Education|October 13, 2023

Steven Leavitt on Why Objections to Data Science in K-12 Are Not Sensible

Steven Leavitt pens an Op-Ed in Fortune that addresses objections to teaching data science skills in K-12, and makes the case for why and how all students need basic data literacy.

Early Childhood Development|October 12, 2023

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center Releases its 2023 State Policy Roadmap

Prenatal-to-3 Policy (PN-3) has released its fourth annual State Policy Roadmap. Grounded in the science of the developing child, the Roadmap provides clear guidance to state leaders on the most effective investments they can make to ensure all children thrive from the start.

Data Science Education|September 28, 2023

How One State is Incorporating Data Science in Every Subject – Even Art

While data science isn't a new subject, interest is growing in helping students grow data science skills. In the last three years, 17 states have added some sort of data science course to their K-12 offerings. In North Carolina, the Data Science Academy at North Carolina state is introducing the use of data science across disciplines, from biology and art to English and history.

K-12 Education|September 25, 2023

KIPP Foundation CEO Shavar Jeffries on Why Congress Needs to Invest, Not Divest in Education

KIPP Foundation CEO Shavar Jeffries makes the case for increased federal investment in education, and why $15B in proposed cuts to Title 1 funding will have a dire impact on learning.

K-12 Education|September 12, 2023

KIPP Middle and High School Students Have Far Higher College Completion Rates

A new study reveals vastly improved college enrollment and completion rates for students who attended both KIPP middle and high schools as compared to a similar group of children who applied for enrollment but were not selected in the network’s lottery system.

Environmental Innovation|September 2, 2023

New Satellite will Help Tackle Methane Leaks, a Major Driver of Global Warming

Methane is a greenhouse gas that often leaks from drilling sites and pipelines. A new satellite will hunt for methane leaks worldwide, which could significantly slow down global warming.

Data Science Education|August 24, 2023

The Responsible Use of AI Tools in the Classroom and Need for Data Skills

Data Science 4 Everyone Director Zarek Drozda joins Daytime Chicago to discuss how AI tools can be used in the classroom in a responsible way and the importance of data skills in equipping students to do so.