Bringing together a mix of researchers and practitioners, With the Best of Intentions examines the major goals of
recent philanthropic efforts and looks at some of the key lessons — for educators, philanthropists, policymakers, and community leaders — of philanthropic contributions to schools and school systems.
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recent trends in
philanthropic investment rely more on a change - oriented and data - driven approach, with increased focus on disrupting traditional institutions and structures and research and advocacy
efforts to create policy environments supportive of reform.