This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jessica Campisi looks ahead to the potential for more teacher strikes and protests in 2019. It’s been reported that educators are already planning events within the next…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From smart bionics to increased social network transparency, this Horizon magazine article (via The Naked Scientists) explores some of the scientific breakthroughs that will make a…
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 Giving Compass’ Take: • Francisco Vara-Orta reports that the Department of Education has rescinded Obama-era school discipline guidelines that were intended to reduce suspensions for students of color.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: • 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: • From fully embracing the energy and leadership of young people to fostering more racial inclusion, the editors at Nonprofit Quarterly look at hopes for 2019 in philanthropy.…
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. Americans are incredibly generous. However, being generous only goes so far. We also need to be smart about how we give away our hard-earned dollars. Whether you plan to donate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mr. Jacque Liu shares the story of Philadelphia’s Civic Practice program, when government engaged artists in civic dialogue. • How can funders learn from this model? How would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Shapiro reports that states handle sex education in a variety of ways. While some states offer comprehensive, evidence-based lessons, other states don’t require medically accurate information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Victoria Rodriguez at Mashable provides a list of thirteen activist who used their platform for good, inspired others in the process, and made a change in 2018. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for WASHfunders, Dan Jones explains that to build human capital, you must understand the importance of and invest in clean water, sanitation and hygiene. · How can…