RESEARCH & REPORTS

As the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has worked to improve the education, health and vitality of Indianapolis, we’ve commissioned a number of research projects and studies to help guide our efforts.

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Lessons Learned: Funding School-Based Health Services in Indianapolis

December 2022

Education Health

Healthy students make better learners and are more likely to see positive academic outcomes. With calls for increased funding for health services provided in schools, we revisited our historical funding for school-based health services in Indianapolis and created a “lessons learned” document to guide future implementation efforts by schools and healthcare providers.

Education for All — An Update on Racial Equity in Marion County

November 2022

Education

2022 data show academic achievement gaps between Black and Hispanic students and their white peers have grown, due in large part to the pandemic. This updated report includes relevant data, as well as specific, actionable recommendations stakeholders can implement to reduce disparities and improve education outcomes.

Modern Apprenticeship

September 2022

Education

Modern Apprenticeship is designed to prepare Marion County high school students for the workforce with paid, hands-on experience while also broadening the workforce pipeline by offering employers a way to meet current and future staffing needs.

indynet (also known as the Marion County Dedicated eLearning Network Pilot)

August 2022

Education

To provide students and adults from low-income households with low-to-no-cost access to high-speed internet, communities must implement robust outreach efforts to build credibility in the programs providing the access, and they must educate those with limited internet experience about how to use the technology.

Marion County eLearning Network Pilot

February 2022

Education

School curriculum increasingly requires computer-based learning, which is why internet access is critically important to students in the 21st century.

Education for All – An Audit of Racial Equity in Marion County

October 2021

Education

A review of racial equity in educational opportunities reveals Black and Hispanic children in Marion County are likely to experience a disproportionate and chronic lack of access to a high-quality education from birth all the way through college.

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