The traditional partnership mindset focused on sponsorships, grants, contracts, or transactional exchanges centered primarily on funding. One organization had resources. Another had a need. The partnership was often measured by the size of the check. That model still has a place. But in today’s environment, it is no longer enough. And the organizations that will thrive in this environment are those that are not stuck in an outdated partnership mindset. Organizations across sectors are facing...

A number of converging trends at the intersection of health and education have created what is now a growing systems challenge. A significant and growing proportion of students are managing chronic and complex health conditions, often alongside co-occurring mental health challenges. These experiences intersect with disability, socioeconomic status, and identity in ways that directly shape persistence, completion, belonging, and long-term economic mobility. At the same time, a rising number of...