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City Limits Op-ed: Katy Knight on the Digital Divide in Our Schools
Siegel Family Endowment’s Katy Knight argues in City Limits that we cannot let the digital divide leave more of our students behind.
Siegel Funds New Research on the Evolving Nature of Work
With a new wave of investments SFE is exploring what the future world of work looks like to uncover how we can help shape a tech-powered economy that benefits everyone.
Beyond Upskilling: Spotlight on COOP Careers
In this first article in SFE’s ‘Beyond Upskilling’ series, COOP’s founder and CEO Kalani Leifer examines the ways in which the organization’s programs set participants up for success, and explores the nuanced role of social capital in expanding opportunity.
Beyond Upskilling: Marking Workforce Development Month
SFE marks Workforce Development month in September with an Insights series on skills development within the innovation economy
SFE Awards Two New Grants to Reimagine Infrastructure
At Siegel Family Endowment (SFE), we believe deeply in the importance of strong social, physical, and digital infrastructure as a prerequisite for cultivating an engaged, resilient, and equitable society.
Grantee Profile: NYC FIRST’s ‘Robot in a Box’ Program Brings Robotics Home
In 2020, SFE grantee NYC FIRST faced a challenge experienced by most organizations that provide direct services to students and young learners: how to translate highly nuanced, interactive educational programming to a remote context.
Event Recap: Katy Knight Examines Rural Opportunity with Matt Dunne, Rep. Ro Khanna
Siegel Family Endowment’s Executive Director Katy Knight recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Commonwealth Club of California.
Leadership Q&A: COOP Careers
What are the most impactful ways to create scalable, equitable opportunities for wealth-creation when barriers to entry and credential requirements are constantly changing?
Event Recap: Investing in Multidimensional Infrastructure at RPA’s 2021 Assembly
What technically qualifies as infrastructure and who is responsible for investing in and maintaining the increasingly interdependent digital, physical, and social systems ?
Event Recap: Discussing the Role of Philanthropy in Learning on VOICES
Joshua Elder discusses the unique role of philanthropy in expanding access, improving quality, and enhancing the experience of computer science education in schools all over the country.