In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.   

Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…

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Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

Texas Education Agency and Local School Districts

POLICY CONCERNS Need for more recovery-oriented educational supports, such as school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support (SWPBIS) and classroom-based social and emotional learning (SEL) Disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures for students...

Texas Department of State Health Services

Texas Department of State Health Services

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page 21.  Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page...

Texas Department of State Health Services

Texas Department of State Health Services

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page 21.  Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page...

Texas Department of State Health Services

Texas Department of State Health Services

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page 21.  Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page...

Texas Department of State Health Services

Texas Department of State Health Services

ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page 21.  Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission. (July 2016). Health and Human Services System Transition Plan. Page...

Mental Health and the Black Student Athlete

Mental Health and the Black Student Athlete

Following the third annual Black Student-Athlete Summit at The University of Texas, we interviewed two scholars to get insight into how the culture of sports can both complicate and enhance the ability of black student-athletes to maintain their mental health.