Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Racial Equity and Barr’s Arts & Creativity Program
Program Director San San Wong on why centering racial equity is necessary for achieving Barr’s Arts & Creativity goals.
The Critical High School Years
Recent report pinpoints key areas to help students succeed in high school and shows importance of data about students’ post-secondary experiences.
Racial Equity and Barr’s Climate Program
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Director Mariella Puerto shares how Barr’s Climate Program is centering racial equity in its work.
What Do Students Have to Say about Learning and School During COVID-19?
Kate Dobin shares findings from a recent poll on the experiences of high school students throughout the pandemic.
How We’re Reshaping Our Employee Reviews To Be More Equitable
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Reflections from a cross-functional team bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to how we work.
Barr Awards $13.9 Million in First Quarter of 2021
Grants include support for expanded performance venue space, racial equity trainings for climate organizations, and support for public schools to create student-centered learning experiences.
Barr Extends Timeline for 2019 Fellows
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Adapting to COVID-19, Barr extends timeline for 2019 Barr Fellows.
In Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
Denouncing rising anti-Asian hate crimes and the recent murders in Atlanta.
Barr Commits Over $2 Million for Vaccine Equity Efforts
The Foundation joins local funders in supporting equitable access to the vaccine.