A new Entrepreneurship Policy Digest released this week by the Kauffman Foundation contends that while intellectual property protections can increase productivity and firm valuations, they also can be inefficient and hinder innovation if they are too weak or too strong. The Policy Digest offers an overview of how policymakers can strike the right balance with a "Goldilocks approach" to government-granted rights that allow creators to profit from their work while enabling others to build on and benefit from these innovations.
Fund For Teachers, a national program that enriches the personal and professional growth of teachers, has unveiled its list of 2015 Fellows. The Kauffman Foundation brought Fund For Teachers to Kansas City to offer professional development to educators and retain and attract stellar teachers. The 2015 Fellows will travel this summer to destinations such as Cambodia, Swaziland, and Harlem to pursue skills and knowledge that will transform their careers and classrooms for years to come.