This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The climate is already changing, and it’s getting urgent. You could look at it this way—there is scarcity, there is instability, there is crisis. There is inequality, there are ‘the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Community foundations first emerged as U.S. institutions more than 100 years ago. Since then they have become essential bridge builders, civic leaders, and philanthropic catalyzers in the places they serve.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In some rural towns, online learning can help bridge gaps that rural schools face and help mitigate challenges. • Rural schools can serve as vital engagement hubs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Instructional coaches can help educators master how to use edtech tools to their full potential. • What impact might instructional coaching have on student achievement? How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Melissa S. Kearney and Magne Mogstad explore the concept of a universal basic income program in the U.S. and argue it would do little to reduce inequality.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · As the cost for child care in the US rises, family find themselves unable to afford quality care. Here, Urban Institute explains how state policies have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Natalie Schwartz reports that a federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s policy which would have made it easier to impose reentry…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In order to produce more inclusive software for the hiring process, Matt Shipman urges developers to integrate “feminist design thinking” into their creative process. · How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jacinth Jones at Urban Institute touches on tax expenditures and three main questions to ask when creating policy through the tax code. · What are tax expenditures…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Al Jazeera Media Network takes a look at the growing refugee camp in Matamoros, Mexico, which is full of individuals seeking asylum in the US. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In his Smart Cities Dive brief, Jason Plautz offers details on London’s expansive resilience plans, including preparation for long-term impacts of climate change and Brexit. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Catania, in her article on The Whole Story, explains how one form of journalism can influence potential solutions to major issues. • Why is the…