Philanthropy and Education: SIG 148
Philanthropy and Education: SIG 148
 
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March 13, 2026 Newsletter & Updates

Congratulations to Our Awardees

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Outstanding Research Paper Awardee, Jeremy Martin, and the 2026 Honorable Mention recipient, Brett Murphy.

2026 Election Results

Welcoming Laurie Goodman and Abbie Cohen as Co-Chairs, Chase McNamee and Obed Magny as Co-Program Chairs, and Ida Oberman as Secretary/Treasurer.

Visit Our Sessions

Join the Philanthropy and Education SIG on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Explore our programming at AERA.

2:15–3:45 PM
Networks and Knowledge: The Power of Philanthropy in Educational Change
Location: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE – Gold Level, Gold 3
Chair: Laurie Beth Goodman (UMass Global)

  • Art of Reciprocity: An Indigenous Development Guide – Shandín Vanderlee
  • Network Governance in Hong Kong’s Education: The Role of Philanthropic Influence – Thomas Siu Ho Yu
  • The Quiet Alchemy of Change – Obed Magny

4:15–5:45 PM
From Funding to Futures: How Philanthropy Constructs Educational Landscapes
Location: Westin Bonaventure – Lobby Level, Los Feliz
Chair: Nora Resovsky

  • Mapping the Imprint: Foundation-Funded Research in Federal and State Education Policies – Samantha Jo Schweck et al.
  • Rethinking Philanthropy: Systems Theory and Critical Pedagogy Toward Sustainable Equity in Districts – Nicole Williams Browning
  • The XQ Institute and New Forms of Education Philanthropy – Brett Gardner Murphy
  • Why They Fundraise: Black Advancement Leaders and Their Commitment to Private HBCUs – Brandy Rae Jackson

7:15–8:15 PM
Philanthropy and Education SIG Business Meeting
Location: Westin Bonaventure – Lobby Level, Los Feliz
Chairs: Ida Oberman and Laurie Beth Goodman

  • Join us for the Business Meeting, Awards Ceremony, and hot discussion topic, “Data-Driven Philanthropy in a Shifting Policy Landscape,” with featured speakers Chase McNamee, University of Denver; Everett Smith, University of Cincinnati; and Shalonda Martin, Pomona College.

See You at AERA in Los Angeles!

We look forward to gathering next month for AERA 2026 and hope to see you there.

Stay connected

The Philanthropy & Education SIG needs your help

This year, we are entering in our 25th year (2001 - 2026)! In order to stay an active SIG, AERA requires us to maintain membership numbers above 75. Right now our membership is below the required number and we are seeking SIG members to join by January 1, 2026 to help support our mission.

PLEASE HELP US BY:

  • Renewing your membership
  • Encouraging colleagues to join the SIG
  • Encouraging graduate students to join
  • Keep reminding others to renew

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Email dr.laurie.goodman@gmail.com and dr.yolanda.vazquez@gmail.com