Bruno Manno

Bruno is a senior advisor at the Progressive Policy Institute and a former Assistant Secretary for Policy in the U.S. Department of Education.

Bruno received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. from Boston College. He is the co-author or author of numerous books and articles on K-12 education policy and reform as well as philanthropy.


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Donors Can Help Opportunity Take Root

Why philanthropy should invest in social wealth, local voice, and pathways that work.

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How Charter Schools Create Opportunity—and What Donors Can Do Next

National Charter School Week (May 10 to 16) offers donors a timely opportunity to think about how to create more high-quality public charter schools for young people who need them the most.


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Every Young Person Needs a Workplace to Learn About Work

The 12th National Apprenticeship Week, from April 26 to May 2, invites donors in the age of A.I. to examine how they can rebuild the first rung of the career ladder through work-based learning.

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Rebuilding America’s Third Places

A philanthropic agenda for opportunity and community flourishing.


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A Donor Playbook for Local Workforce Renewal

Using the “Jobs that Mobilize” framework to fuel upward mobility.

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Mapping Pathways to Economic Opportunity: A Guide for Donors

What kind of job opportunities do young people say they want? And what kind of employment opportunities exist?


The Authorizer: What Donors Should Know About Evaluating Charter Schools

All charter schools are not created equal. Donors should ensure that they are supporting—and creating—the highest quality independent schools possible.

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Yes, Charter Schools Do Reduce Inequality

Income differences correlate with achievement gaps in our schools. Charter schools are closing those gaps.


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A Donor’s Guide to Career and Technical Education

Supporting more pathways to jobs and opportunities.

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Apprenticeships: A Donor’s Guide to Creating New Pathways to Opportunity

In the face of dissatisfaction with the traditional college-to-workplace pipeline, apprenticeship programs are providing another avenue to workplace success.