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The Phelps-Stokes Fund and Education Commissions: History, Impact, and Legacy

"The Phelps-Stokes Fund, established through the will of Caroline Phelps Stokes in 1909, played a transformative role in shaping educational policy and institutional development for African Americans in the United States and indigenous populations across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through its landmark education commissions, the organization systematically evaluated schooling conditions, influenced philanthropic giving, and shaped twentieth-century pedagogy during a critical era of institutional growth. Origins and Founding Vision of the Phelps-Stokes Fund The trajectory of the Phelps-Stokes organization began with the philanthropic vision of Caroline..."

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