Philanthropy’s role in improving postsecondary educational access and success in Detroit, the United States and South Africa

This Ed Policy discussion looks at the impact of philanthropy’s contribution to improving postsecondary access and success. Over the past 15 years, several foundations, including the Kresge Foundation based in metro Detroit, have partnered together and with nonprofits, universities and community colleges to improve postsecondary attainment among US adults, moving the needle from 38% in 2008 to 54.9% as of 2023.  Hear how they did it – and how the approach is gaining traction overseas, too.