What is the role of education research in creating a better society?
How can we ensure that all students have equitable opportunities to learn and thrive?
How can we recruit, prepare, and support the next generation of school leaders and teachers?
How can research create a richer conversation about education in the public sphere?
All research starts with a fundamental question.
What are your questions?
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Spencer Launches New Initiative on AI and Education
Leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for equitable teaching and learning.
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New White Paper Series
Our White Paper series on Culturally Sustaining and Relevant Education provide guidance to educators, policymakers, and scholars.
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Now accepting Vision Grant applications
Intent to Apply forms are due February 11, 2025 at 12:00 noon Central time
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Large Grant application is open
Intent to Apply deadline is January 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon Central time
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Congratulations to our 2024 Awardees!
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Job opportunity at Spencer
We are looking for a Grants Program Administrator to join the Spencer team.
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Spencer Foundation Awards First Transformative Research Grant
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What Do We Fund?
We support high-quality, innovative research on education, broadly conceived.
What Do We Fund?
Research Grants
Field-Initiated Research Grant Programs
Research Grants
Training Grants
Fellowships for Scholars and Journalists
Training Grants
Field Building Grants
Programs to Promote Collaboration and Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Field Building Grants
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12/05/2024
New White Paper Series
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Announcement
03/06/2024
Spencer welcomes new Directors
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