"We literally impact the future in real time." To invest in public education means to invest in a system that touches everyone, regardless of upbringing or background.

Interested in joining the Schott team? We’re hiring a Partnership Engagement Director. This role supports the implementation of a comprehensive development strategy, with a focus on strengthening our pipeline of individual donors, corporations, and foundations. (1/3)

Letha Muhammad, Executive Director of the Education Justice Alliance and a Schott grantee partner, spoke about the impact of ICE in North Carolina and the importance of keeping families safe while ensuring students have access to learn.

At Schott, our decades long history of investing in youth-led movements has shown us what’s possible when young people believe in themselves and their collective power. We’re witnessing, in real time, how this generation’s leadership is shaping a stronger democracy for all of us.

Join us in welcoming Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson to the Schott Board of Directors! Distinguished for activism in philanthropy, faith, and community for child well-being and racial justice, Dr. Wilson is the President & CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action Council.

Did you know? Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) can be powerful tools for advancing justice? At Schott, we accept DAF contributions as part of our pooled donor strategy. Schott channels resources to grassroots organizations & community leaders working to dismantle systemic barriers and expand opportunity.

At Schott, we have our vision of what a Loving Community looks like. It includes things like: 💰 Livable wages 🌳 Access to clean air spaces 🏡 Affordable housing 📚 Well-funded and equitable public education & more! What does a loving community look like for you?

"Their voice is in Spanish and the system has an ear in English." In today’s diverse classrooms, language accessibility is essential. Students and parents should never be left out of the conversation when it comes to their education and future. Daniela Rodriguez, Migrant Equity Southeast

We all have the power to build vibrant, connected communities rooted in trust, care, and shared purpose. By coming together with intention and openness, we can create lasting change.

Hispanic communities are not just part of America’s story. they’ve been changemakers driving progress for generations. #HispanicHeritageMonth

As a national intermediary funder, our focus has always been on pooling resources and redistributing them to those doing the critical work on the ground.

105 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified — a historic milestone that extended the right to vote to many women, but not all. #womensequalityday

From culture to community power — Schott Partner MEJA joined LEJA at the Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival to uplift public schools, talk city council candidates, and more!

The fight for education justice is happening now. 👊Students are resisting DEI rollbacks in Mississippi 🎫Illinois just banned school ticketing by police. 🗳️Help us take these wins to the national stage by voting for our SXSW 2026 panel: “Sustainable Grantmaking for Racial Justice.” It takes 10 seconds

Philanthropy's pivotal role in education justice requires challenging old notions of philanthropy. Funders acknowledging that Black people and children of color are invaluable partners, not passive populations to be acted upon, is the first step toward equity.

This Black Philanthropy Month, we’re reminded that philanthropy isn’t just about funding, it’s about vision. Black communities have always dreamed boldly. Now we ask if philanthropy will match that boldness by investing in those dreams without hesitation?

Vote for Schott's SXSW 2026 workshop! We’re pitching Sustainable Grantmaking for Racial Justice — and your vote gets us on stage. Two quick steps: Register through the link and vote for our panel in the Panel Picker.

When you think of Black Philanthropy Month, what do you think? For Schott, Black Philanthropy Month is about:

What are Schott grantee partners been up to? Here's a quick recap: CT Students for a Dream celebrated their recent graduates, welcomed new members, and debriefed their latest legislative session.

Schott grantee partner PSU celebrated youth leaders at The Art of Student Power: Quinceañera Edition on May 30th. The event featured music, performances, dancing, a silent auction, creative activities, food, drinks, and more!

Does your city love its children? In this new edition of the Loving Cities Index, the Schott Foundation examined cities across 25 key indicators to see if they’re providing the supportive resources and policies children and families need to thrive. How does your city fare?

Every loving community deserves protection, and true protection means prioritizing the safety and well-being of every child, regardless of ZIP code, background, or ethnicity.

#PrideMonth is about showing up as your full self, unapologetically. It's about ensuring every young person feels seen, supported, and celebrated. It's about championing the diversity of our communities and honoring every contribution that makes our world stronger.

A few years ago, we asked grassroots advocates across the country what an endowment could mean for their work. Today, we’re still calling for bold, long-term, investments like endowments, so that grantees can better focus on advancing their missions.

In moments like these, it’s vital to focus on what we have in common. Every one of us wants safety, wellness, and a future of opportunity for our students. This means creating ecosystems where students can thrive and funding bold, effective strategies that connect schools,

As a philanthropic intermediary, we pool & leverage funding to amplify the impact of parent & youth-led organizations. By pooling resources from donor partners, we enhance organizations' capacity to drive systemic change, scale their advocacy efforts, and achieve lasting results.

Our influence means little if we’re not using it to dismantle silos, uplift voices, and center the people.

Vouchers are often promoted as a way to give every family school choice, but in reality, they disproportionately benefit wealthy families and siphon vital funds away from public schools, the only option in many rural communities.

"On May 2, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to end Louisiana’s last remaining federal school desegregation order. While this action may represent the formal close of a chapter in the state’s legal history, it does not mark the achievement of educational equity.

Every child deserves a home, and a school, that is safe, stable, and loving. What’s holding us back isn’t a lack of resources, but a failure to act with care and urgency. Let’s change that.

"But the minute we raise the roof. The minute we call it out. The minute we turn the lights on and say, "No more of this!" Hey — we'll start seeing the shifts we need to see." - Anika Whitfield, Grassroots Arkansas

CADRE, based in Los Angeles, CA, brought together parent leaders for an organizing team meeting to plan for the upcoming school year—centering parent voices and deepening Black and Brown solidarity. (1/2)

Public schools welcome every student, no exceptions. Charter schools can turn kids away. That's why it's critical to channel funds to public schools – the only schools designed to include all children. Public money belongs in public schools.

Sabrina W. Horton brings decades of experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, and communications to this role, joining us at a pivotal moment for coalescing partnerships and resources our partners urgently need. Welcome, Sabrina!

Only 4.2% of Black students in Texas are enrolled in Gifted & Talented programs, compared to 11.2% of white students. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Learn more about how inequities impact student success: opportunitytolearn.info

Every budget is a moral statement. It's intentional. It's a reflection of who we choose to protect and uplift. That’s why we must keep pushing — to make sure our budgets serve the people, not just the powerful.

"I believe program officers should share as much as they seek. Partnerships are built through trust, not pressure. We must actively work to dismantle the power dynamic inherent in philanthropy. That only happens through practicing curiosity AND authenticity."

We all want our children to be in communities that nourish their dreams and foster their aspirations. Let’s continue to create loving systems that make sure every succeed.

Black children in the U.S. are twice as likely as their white peers to experience childhood poverty, which impacts their education. Addressing these disparities is key to ensuring every student has an equal chance to thrive. Learn more at opportunitytolearn.info

Why invest in public schools? Public schools are the common denominator for students across the country. They are the system that remains when private or charter schools aren’t accessible—and they’re where the majority of Americans earn their diplomas.

We all want our children to grow up in communities that nurture their dreams and support their aspirations. Let’s keep building loving systems that ensure every child can thrive.

Rhode Island has a 34-point gap between Black & white students on the NAEP 8th grade math exam and a 30-point gap in reading. These disparities are not about student ability — they're about access, resources, and systemic barriers.

Read about the power of intersectional organizing on the People’s Think Tank website, where organizers share how they create change through solidarity, love, slowing down, struggle, and showing up as their full selves.

Did you know Black students in Arkansas are removed from the classroom at more than twice the rate of their white peers?Our new Opportunity to Learn online dashboard breaks down these inequities and provides policy solutions to create fairer education systems.

“You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people... You can’t save the people unless you serve them.” Brandon McGee of the Connecticut Equity Council shared these powerful words during Love is a House

The organizing work of Schott grantee partners Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children and Step Up Louisiana was integral to the defeat of four proposed amendments in Louisiana last week, including one that would have expanded the ability to charge juveniles as adults.

Endowments empower grassroots organizations to drive lasting racial & education justice. Join us in creating sustainable change. #philanthropy

Schott Board Member Marc Philpart talks with Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund about the California Black Freedom Fund and its work on creating long term investments to support Black communities in California in ways that they haven’t in the past. www.haasjr.org/perspectives...

The reality is, we have more in common than it appears! Schott and HEAL are committed to building loving communities and strong public schools where every student thrives. Thanks to Lucy Russell from Public School Strong for sharing your thoughts.

Don't miss next Wednesday's insightful conversation on how affordable housing can transform students' lives in our cities. Register here: give.classy.org/loveisahouse