This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mashable compiled a list of entrepreneurs that are working to eliminate food waste globally through innovative approaches like modular cold rooms to extend the shelf life of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Francisco Vara-Orta reports that the Department of Education has rescinded Obama-era school discipline guidelines that were intended to reduce suspensions for students of color. • How can schools remove…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Natalie Schwartz reports that over sixty colleges have signed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against a visa policy change that would impact students. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Justin Aglio reports on the AI program at Montour School District, the first at a public school district in the United States. • What are the advantages of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carolyn Phenicie, writing for The 74, predicts some of the education issues Congress could face this year, including revamping federal higher education policy and public school infrastructure.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Philanthropy News Digest post, Lindsey Poole, a corporate responsibility senior associate at EY Americas, describes how to build diverse, high-performing teams. • How might the strategies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Forbes post gives an introduction and overview of the impact investing world, keying in on the principles that could help address the Sustainable Development Goals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag highlight the work of Larry Rosenstock, Founder of High Tech High, connecting school with the local ecosystem to enhance the learning experience. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In Iowa, some schools are using robots to teach students the 4C’s: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. By using a robot to learn these principals, educators are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study by the Yale School of Public Health found that middle schools with nutrition programs have student populations that experience less weight gain compared to schools with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Trib Live post explores donor-advised funds (DAFs) as an attractive tool of philanthropy, offering some tax perks coupled with a “relatively hassle-free” giving experience. • Among…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the mobile company Vodacom, which has made a pledge to create better clean water and sanitation for South Africa’s schools by eliminating…