The Elusive Promise of Philanthropic Education The closure of the Primary School in East Palo Alto, California, serves as a sobering reminder that philanthropic education projects can be perilous endeavors.
Co founded by Priscilla Chan, wife of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the school aimed to provide a holistic education to low income families through wraparound services.
Despite pouring over $125 million into the project, academic performance consistently fell short of state norms. The Primary School's struggles are not unique in the world of philanthropic education.