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Transforming the lives of young people through public education

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And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us, but what stands before us.

Amanda Gorman

We believe in the power and potential of young people

We connect people and ideas to realize the promise of public education

See examples of transformation in action

Meet the people who bring the Foundation’s vision to life

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A father tightly hugs his child, a high school student wearing a blue graduation cap and gown

Foundation Update: June 2025

President Sophie Fanelli reflects on how in the midst of pain and disillusionment of these times, she remains “hard-wired for hope,celebrating the accomplishments, joy, and spirit of young people and the schools and communities that serve them.

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Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving

Stuart Foundation President Sophie Fanelli introduces Adolescents in California: Creating the Conditions for Thriving, a celebration of young people in California and the many and varied contributions they make to their families, their schools, and their communities.

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