This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matthew Sawh argues that public policy schools are reinforcing the bureaucratic silos of government, rather than building bridges across existing divides. • Is the picture he paints accurate and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Rockefeller Brothers Fund wrote in its annual review about the importance of staying civically active and not being discouraged in the face of political volatility.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi reports that Texas is considering changes to their social studies curriculum including removing Hellen Keller and adding controversial interpretations of middle-eastern history. • How do these types…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James Nardella outlines design principles for community health worker models that are undisputed pillars of the field. • How can funders use these principles to design,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Carla K. Johnson addresses a recently released U.S. government survey showing that progress has been made in addressing the opioid crisis and the number of new heroin…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • With the rise of global challenges, young people are becoming more and more motivated to act on important issues and make a change. Here, the United Nations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this article from Wired, Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, highlights Anand Giridharadas as someone who is trying to institute real change by emphasizing democracy’s strengths.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Social Progress Imperative’s Social Progress Index illuminates life in 146 countries around the world, highlighting success and room for improvement. • How can funders use this information to direct…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Marian Conway explains how the St. Louis Land Reutilization Authority is revitalizing and stabilizing vacated neighborhoods through programs like Mow to Own. • Can this model work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The EL Education Model is a productive way for students to understand the process of fighting for social change through civics education instruction and youth activism. • More…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • PEAK Insight Journal interviews two program officers for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation about the use of high-quality evidence to support policies in sub-Saharan Africa and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Morten Wendelbo and Christine Crudo Blackburn argue that the small number of suppliers for medical supplies used around the globe can leave the world underresourced in an…