This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Natalie Escobar reports that the SAT will include a disadvantage score to highlight the achievements of students who overcame socioeconomic disadvantages. • Can this score adequately…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matthew M. Chingos explains how student loan forgiveness programs can target low-income families in order to best serve the populations in most need. • How can debt…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Education Dive story, Ben Unglesbee investigates the tumultuous for-profit college sector, and the dramatic effects that private equity have had on it. • Adults…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Professors at Trinity College in Washington D.C. are working to combat representation and equity issues in art courses by redeveloping the art history curriculum to be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chicago high schools offer a program that give students the opportunity to earn free community college credits before graduating with the hope that more students will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Whitmire explains techniques that schools across the country are using to help underrepresented students graduate from college. • How can funders work to boost and improve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • During a meeting hosted by the Education Writers Association last week, education leaders noted three major changes that need to happen in higher education. • Which of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although parents pursuing education or work training face financial difficulties, Lillian Mongeau reports that only 13 percent of these parents receive federally supported child care assistance. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Mockenhaupt explains why veterans in elite colleges make up a meager percentage of students and the difficulties in getting more veterans enrolled at Ivy League schools. • How…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Indiaspora breaks down donations to American universities from Indian-Americans, highlighting the group’s role in funding higher education. • How can funders work together to drive impactful…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Heritage Foundation discusses a recent incident at the University of Arizona concerning the difference between freedom of speech and harassment. · Where do colleges draw the line…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The 74, Brendan Lowe highlights a recent study on the effectiveness of comprehensive universities at helping students from low-income families make it…