Not just cutting check for schools, businesses are writing new lessons | StarTribune.com

Not just cutting check for schools, businesses are writing new lessons | StarTribune.com: Just cutting a check for a school doesn't cut it anymore for businesses.

In a significant shift away from "checkbook philanthropy," corporations in Minnesota and nationwide are not merely writing checks but are helping to write curriculums for schools, design or teach classes and train principals.

Where private foundations award education cash - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Where private foundations award education cash - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post: "The analysis, the first comprehensive examination of philanthropy activity in this area, showed that the biggest chunk of the money — 38 percent — went to teacher recruitment, while 22 percent was spent on professional development, 14 percent on teacher preparation and less than 10 percent for everything else."