This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The next phase of the New Orleans Recovery School District will be in the form of charter schools that will have greater autonomy and flexibility. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Emilia Allard knew she needed to do something. Back in February, when the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneham Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, dominated the news, Allard went home…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Seed Consulting Group uses a pro bono business model in order to work on various projects regarding environmental justice. However, the model does come with challenges.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christensen Institute discusses the “opportunity gaps” in our education and youth development system: Many students who could have promising careers never get exposed to the resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Upstart Co-Lab post examines how impact investors can expand their portfolios in the creative industry, whether it’s eco-friendly fashion brands or sustainable design incubators. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review explores the practice of pay-for-success financing, in which a project that reaches pre-determined outcomes could produce ROI. • Not all interventions are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The 74 interviews Senator Cory Booker about the successes of his Newark school reforms, celebrity power, and why high quality teachers are the most important part in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Blockchain is creating a flexible and robust financial system for the developing world, circumventing the large financial institution banking model. • Can blockchain and cryptocurrency maintain robust…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A philanthropist and a social entrepreneur walk into … an annual convening. What happened next was unscripted conversations between brilliant thinkers and change-makers in the venture philanthropy space. The discussions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Master chef and advocate Alice Waters is pushing for free, sustainable school lunch for all K-12 students in California. In this Food Tank interview, Waters argues that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Government Technology profiles several organizations that are helping cities across the country build their digital infrastructure and keep up with 21st century demands. • What can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Max Moritz, Naomi Tague, and Sarah Anderson explain how policymakers can incentivize more responsible building in the wake of wildfires in order to reduce the damage caused by…