Despite the surge in interest among foundations and nonprofit organizations in measuring effectiveness, there is a growing consensus that we do not always measure what matters. Chaletta Huertas of GMA Foundations hosted a discussion to explore what does and does not work in measuring outcomes in out-of-school-time programs.
GRANTEES IN THE NEWS
Source: Mass High Tech
According to the National Science Foundation, only 11 percent of engineers and 26 percent of math and computer scientists in 2007 were female. In an opinion piece appearing in Mass High Tech, members of the Girls Coalition of Greater Boston applaud the creation of the Governor’s STEM Council to increase the interest and proficiency of Massachusetts’ students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The authors also call for the new Council to make STEM education for girls, especially outside of school hours, a priority.
Featuring the Girls Coalition of Greater Boston, a grantee of the Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation.
To read the article, click here.
GRANTEES IN THE NEWS
Source: The Washington Times
Myriam Ortiz, Executive Director of the Boston Parent Organizing Network, is quoted in an article discussing the challenges of school assignment policies.
Featuring Boston Parent Organizing Network, a grantee of the Herman and Frieda L. Miller Foundation.
To read the article, click here.
