This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Hechinger Report discusses the Trump administration’s proposal to merge the Education and Labor Departments and the negative effects it would have on youth development, equity, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What would de Tocqueville think of today’s civil society in America? This is the guiding question behind the recently launched Civil Society for the 21st Century essay series, created by Independent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In a recent study, research from surveys shows a significant learning gap between students’ grades in civic education, (social studies classes) and other courses in the curriculum…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · News Deeply talks with Blair Glencorse, founder and executive director of AccountabilityLab, about rebuilding society through accountability. The goal of AccountabilityLab is to hold governments accountable for their actions and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With a rising rate of non-communicable diseases, activists in Kenya are looking to tackle this issue by targeting young people and educating them on how to eat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a recent study, school choice systems put black, Hispanic, and low-income families at a disadvantage. Chalkbeat talks with a Boston mother about her experience with the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · News Deeply reports Argentina’s attempts to reduce childhood obesity rates despite facing industry objections. With ambitious ideas to reduce overweight and obesity, advocates are promoting legislation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lucy Bernholz explains the role that civil society plays in helping to counterbalance majority ruling and preserving democracy. • How can philanthropy ensure a future for civil society?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Flora Bagenal at News Deeply analyzes the results from the 2018 Fragile State Index that claims the U.S. is the forth most-worsened country compared to 2017. Bagenal explains…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author shares insights into how funders can alter their behaviors to orient grantees toward the Sustainable Development Goals and scale solutions. • How will focusing on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Fragile States Index examines five countries: Iraq, Mexico, Poland, United States, and Yemen to look at noticeable trends between 2017 and 2018 as well as areas…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Food Take interviews Dr. Barbara Gemmill-Herren, an agroecology consultant for the World Agroforestry Centre, about her part in the new TEEBAgriFood report concerning the realities of today, and the…