This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • States are still trying to grapple with whether or not remedial education courses in higher ed are helping students pass or hindering success. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ethicist Deni Elliot recommends avenues for universities assessing whether to accept donations and what to do with funds given by disgraced donors. • How can increasing transparency…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Tate covers Utah’s new programs making college classes available to early childhood educators, and how two educators are making use of the programs. • How can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: The Power of a Wealthy PTA Author Suzanne Cope explores how parent-teacher associations can wield significant financial power in their communities and often exacerbate inequities in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In the 2017-2018 school year, state schools increased grant aid by almost $950 million, and research shows there was also growth in need-based assistance that year as…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The FAST Fund is a small nonprofit program that acts as a food scholarship for students who experience food insecurity in college. • How can donors…
Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge interviews Matthew Rascoff and how he sees college campus innovation going, and how his new digital tools can navigate issues around protecting student privacy and avoiding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Delece Smith-Barrow explains that data shows that as of December 2018, there were 36 million Americans with some higher education but no degree. • Without a degree, people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five significant challenges for school districts, ranging from school security and safety to curriculum and assessment. • How can donors be part of school…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Homeless youth less likely to attend college A study by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago found that homeless young people are less likely to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven facts about New York City’s homeless student population, indicating the various hurdles housing instability causes for young people. • What are the ways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cafécollege Houston is an example of a “storefront” college advising center that helps reach low-income students of color that might not otherwise be receiving any guidance before…