Research That Matters Podcast

Episode 5: Gardens Tampons And The Digital Divide - Access to Education

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Publication Date

1-28-2026

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Podcast Episode Description

In this episode, we unpack Research Summaries: Access to Education from the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation, a special issue that brings together global research on how education access is shaped—and often constrained—by systems, policy, and lived experience. Drawing from studies across early childhood education, literacy ecosystems, prison education, menstrual equity, college access, digital inclusion, and graduate education, this conversation highlights where nonprofits are stepping in to fill critical gaps.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, we explore what this research means on the ground: how community-based organizations support learning in underserved communities, why culturally responsive approaches matter, and what evidence tells us about programs that actually improve access and outcomes. We also discuss the limits of policy-only solutions and why collaboration, trust, and long-term investment are essential.

This episode is designed for nonprofit leaders, practitioners, funders, and educators who want research they can use—not just read. If you care about educational equity, systems change, and practical strategies nonprofits can apply today, this conversation is for you.

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This episode draws from Research Summaries: Access to Education published in the Journal of Nonprofit Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 4 (December 2024), and was created using NotebookLM to enhance audio accessibility for nonprofit leaders and practitioners.

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