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
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
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.
Next Barr Fellowship Class Scheduled for 2023
Adapting to COVID-19, Barr extends timeline for 2019 Barr Fellows and postpones selection of the next class.
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.