Policy Patrons: Philanthropy, Education Reform, and the Politics of Influence (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781612509129)

Policy Patrons offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of decision making inside four influential education philanthropies: the Ford Foundation, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. The outcome is an intriguing, thought-provoking look at the impact of current philanthropic efforts on education.

Over a period of several years, Megan E. Tompkins-Stange gained the trust of key players and outside observers of these four organizations. Through a series of confidential interviews, she began to explore the values, ideas, and beliefs that inform these foundations' strategies and practices. The picture that emerges reveals important differences in the strategies and values of the more established foundations vis-à-vis the newer, more activist foundations--differences that have a significant impact on education policy and practice, and have important implications for democratic decision making.

In recent years, the philanthropic sector has played an increasing role in championing and financing education reform. Policy Patrons makes an original and invaluable contribution to contemporary discussions about the appropriate role of foundations in public policy and the future direction of education reform.

Author: Megan E. Tompkins-Stange
ISBN-10: 1612509126
ISBN-13: 9781612509129
Publisher: Harvard Education PR
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2016
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2017