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    Philanthropist profile – Susan Ford Dorsey

    Silicon Valley Community Foundation May 22, 2017

    In honor of SVCF’s 10th anniversary, we’re featuring stories of the amazing individuals, families and organizations that have partnered with us to develop their philanthropy and address pressing issues in…

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    Solving the Mystery of Underachievement

    The Atlantic May 21, 2017

    As enrollment in higher education reaches record-levels-69.7 percent of all high-school graduates in 2016, a hidden danger awaits thousands at the starting line: Being “eligible” for college admission doesn’t mean…

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    Wealth Inequality Is a Barrier to Education and Social Mobility

    Giving Compass Apr 26, 2017

    The US wealth gap is fueling a gap in education and upward mobility. In addition to income, wealth can buy educational achievement through more books, tutors, and private schools. But…

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    New York state to offer free tuition in public colleges

    Tribune Media Wire Apr 10, 2017

    New York state to offer free tuition to students in public colleges New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) By Ese Olumhense Nearly a million families could benefit For…

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