SEF Research Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications
Join a legacy of research that began with W.E.B. DuBois. The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) invites justice-focused scholars and practitioners to apply for the SEF Research Fellows Program, an opportunity to design and lead your own research project under SEF’s auspices. Fellows gain access to SEF’s institutional infrastructure, technical support, and a century-long tradition of advancing fair access to education across the South.
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Looking to make a meaningful impact in education this summer? Apply for SELI to gain real-world experience at an immersive internship in advocacy, research, district innovation, public policy and more.
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EVES II Projections for a Post-Pandemic South: Executive Summary Now Available. EVES II
SEF’s executive summary of the forthcoming second report in the Economic Vitality and Education in the South series utilizes post-pandemic and projection data to examine potential outcomes in the education-to-workforce pipeline over the next decade. EVES II covers early care, K-12, and postsecondary education trends, with a focus on education opportunity, access, and workforce preparation in the 17 SEF states. The full report will be released this year.
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