Policy Patrons: Philanthropy, Education Reform, and the Politics of Influence

by Megan E. Tompkins-Stange

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612509134
• ISBN13: 9781612509136
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Harvard Education PR
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"