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October 09, 2019
Acting on the wisdom of Black communities: A conversation with William Jackson, PhD
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September 04, 2019
Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Tulsa Public Schools
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September 04, 2019
Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Oklahoma City Public Schools
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April 11, 2019
IFF’s 2018 Annual Investors Report
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March 22, 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business: AbbVie donates $40 million to rebuild Neal Math & Science Academy
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March 12, 2019
Exploring the continuum: Why community development projects need so much more than capital
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March 01, 2019
Chicago Tribune: AbbVie pledges $40 million to fund construction of new middle school in North Chicago
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February 26, 2019
IFF CEO Joe Neri testifies at Congressional hearing on CDFI Fund
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February 05, 2019
One of the nation’s best schools takes a deep dive in Indianapolis – breathing life into historic Naval structure
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January 18, 2019
Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018
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December 05, 2018
WBEZ: Vacant School Buildings Litter Chicago Neighborhoods After Mass School Closings
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November 12, 2018
Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community
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November 12, 2018
IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest
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September 05, 2018
High school that emphasizes service makes investment in IFF
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September 04, 2018
Profile: Lisa Mensah, President and CEO, Opportunity Finance Network
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September 04, 2018
The Real Deal Neighborhood Spotlight: Can North Lawndale’s future live up to its past?
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August 06, 2018
Profile: Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO, Forefront
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June 06, 2018
‘We just don’t give up:’ How one alternative school is reaching homeless, dropout youth throughout Michigan
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April 16, 2018
From IFF CEO Joe Neri: Celebrating 30 Years of Change
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February 06, 2018
Foundation for Homan Square, IFF Bet on Future Together
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October 04, 2017
Can Illinois schools make the grade? IFF study on K-12 public education shines light on inequities, bright spots
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July 01, 2016