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Transforming Education for All

Every learner is unique and deserves an education that helps them identify their gifts and pursue their passions.

Stand Together Trust supports social entrepreneurs who see beyond the one-size-fits-all model and are creating individualized opportunities for learners. We help thousands of partners apply a “bottom-up” approach to problem solving and empower a diverse and robust network of changemakers to innovate and tackle tough challenges. The best solutions often come from the people closest to the problems.

We believe education should be a three-dimensional experience – one that enables students to identify their innate abilities, turn them into valued skills, and apply them in ways that contribute to society. 

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Education Entrepreneurship & Innovation Across the US

Kerry McDonald

Purpose of Education Index

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Public Schools Without Boundaries: A 50-State Ranking of K-12 Open Enrollment

Jude Schwalbach

Public Education Your Way

Yes. Every Kid.

Join us at SPN 2024

August 19-22, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ

We are thrilled to attend State Policy Network’s Annual Meeting alongside our partners. Come learn how we’re amplifying solutions from the ground up by attending our sessions and stopping by our booth.

Visit our Booth in the Connections Lounge:

Monday, Aug. 19: 4:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, Aug. 20: 8:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday, Aug. 21: 8:00am-7:00pm


Pre-Conference: The Next Race for Educational Freedom

Monday, Aug. 19: 11:00am-1:00pm MST

Sponsored by: Stand Together Trust

The movement for education freedom has passed an important checkpoint. For years, we were running towards the concept of universally accessible programs that were generously funded, multi-use, and expansive. While we still have far to go to get other states to adopt universal programs, the movement has crossed that symbolic finish line in many ways. Instead of universal programs being a far-off goal, they now exist in multiple states and have become a realistic expectation for advocates. A victory lap (or two) is well-earned. But where do we go from here? What is the next race?

Pre-registration is required. Use the link below to register:

Tuesday, Aug. 20th

12:00pm – 1:15pm MST

Ed-Prize Lunch

Join us in LaunchPad Labs to celebrate the winners.

Stand Together Trust is proud to sponsor the SPN Ed-Prize again this year. Meet the 2024 winners: Marvin Pierre (Eight Million Stories), Jon England, (Libertas Institute), and Jenny Clark (Love Your School). Learn about how their work is transforming education across the country, and how you can work with them to innovate in your community.

 

4:00pm – 5:00pm MST

Meet-Up: Stand Together Trust Happy Hour: Big Picture, Bold Policy

Sponsored by: Stand Together Trust

Stop by the Stand Together Trust booth for happy hour! Connect with our dynamic team and explore our big-picture vision of bold policy, challenging the status quo through transformative, bottom-up solutions in public policy, research, and technology. Whether you’re a policy enthusiast, community leader, or curious about our work, this is the perfect time to network, share ideas, and explore new collaborations.

 

Learn More About Stand Together Trust and Our Community

Stand Together Trust is a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting bottom-up solutions that revitalize the key institutions of society: business, communities, education, and government. Stand Together Trust is a part of the Stand Together community, a philanthropic community tackling the root causes of America’s biggest problems.

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Fueling the Education Revolution

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Flip the script and unlock innovative minds

Creating new ways of approaching education that prioritize adaptability, creativity, and innovation could unlock the unique gifts and talents of every child in our country.

In conventional schools, time outdoors is the exception. But at forest schools, time outdoors is the rule — and it’s having transformational effects on all kinds of young learners.

Electric Girls equips girls with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to pursue careers in STEM. Independence and ownership can change the game for future innovators.

Hear more from our partners

Fueling the Education Revolution

Creating new ways of approaching education that prioritize adaptability, creativity, and innovation could unlock the unique gifts and talents of every child in our country.

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Bloom Academy lets kids take charge of their own learning by allowing them the freedom to pursue their own passions and interests.

Flip the script and unlock innovative minds

Electric Girls equips girls with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to pursue careers in STEM. Independence and ownership can change the game for future innovators.

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