This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few months into the semester, Alex and his classmates embarked on a collaborative project that required students to research and create online using a variety of interactive tools. I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The evacuation of more than 100,000 civilians from Afghanistan is over, and Afghan refugees have started arriving in the United States, at military bases in other countries, or elsewhere for asylum processing.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If we are truly going to “build back better” after more than 18 months of unprecedented disruption, we need to address not only economic recovery but also key social and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the vulnerable in the United States, the percentage of Americans in food-insecure households held steady in 2020 at 10.5%, figures released…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Most consumers don’t pay much attention to the packaging that their purchases come in, unless it’s hard to open or the item is really over-wrapped. But packaging accounts for about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A strategic approach to solving the most critical problems around the world starts with a look at sobering numbers. The World Economic Forum’s 2018 Global Risks Report highlights that 70%…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I’ve been in a lot of philanthropy, aid reform, and open data conversations over the years. And too many times now, I’ve heard the phrase and/or sentiment that, “We will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Minority businesses could boost the economy by as much as $300 billion, according to the Center for Global Policy Solutions. Yet many of these are sole proprietorships and are often working with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Iowa West Racing Association (IWRA) was created when Iowa passed laws requiring gaming licenses to be either held or sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Traditionally, the Iowa West Foundation disbursed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is stepping up to provide support to Afghan refugees, including a $15.7 million grants from the LEGO Foundation, a $10 million emergency fund from Open Society Foundations, and a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With record-breaking temperatures blanketing the country and no federal heat standard in place, workers find they have no choice but to walk out. As a heat dome blanketed Portland, Oregon…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If the New Orleans region had invested more aggressively in disaster preparedness instead of disaster relief, the total cost of Hurricane Katrina could have been just $7 billion. That’s compared…