This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In an article at TriplePundit, Chris Jarvis discusses ways we can commit our resources to cultivating the creativity, ingenuity and skillsets of people in order to reach the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As The 74 writes, when teachers work together, they can create better outcomes. By creating schools that encourage teachers to collaborate more openly, students can easily flourish.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cheryl Contee, Josh Hendler, and Julie Menter argue that tech can be part of the solution to the civic engagement problems of our day, but only if it is properly designed,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a podcast by Getting Smart, Michael Fullan emphasizes how encouraged he is by the global momentum towards adopting deep learning strategies and policies, pushing against standardized…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · In an op-ed on Chalkbeat, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses the lack of diversity in specialized schools and discusses ways to improve accessibility…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • District attorneys typically build their reputation by being tough on crime, but prosecutor elections in California are making headlines by promoting more nuanced reform in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • It has been over a year since the Trump Administration pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement. Since then, federal efforts to address climate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Advocacy work has huge potential for lasting impact, nut only 4% of donations go towards it. Nonprofits can better align and present their advocacy strategies to help encourage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After the tragedy that happened at their school, a group of Parkland students demand change. Fast Company reports how the March For Our Lives organizers are finding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In New York City, students don’t choose the school they attend, the school chooses them based on test scores, attendance and even through interviews. The Hechinger…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Ever since the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., there has been an increase in requests for ‘active shooter’ coverage. Governing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take · BBC News reports that Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the student loan repayment threshold has risen. Around 600,000 students will benefit from this new policy. …