This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Across our nation today, 4.9 million youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are neither in school nor participating in the labor market. Known as “opportunity youth,” these young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Malosh and Nina Masters explore the responses of various universities and colleges as they are re-opening and navigating fall semesters during COVID-19. • How can higher…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In Detroit, schools and community organizations are addressing chronic absenteeism by running a campaign to ensure students are enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast episode, Dani Nierenberg interviews Haile Thomas about educating the next generation on healthy eating and how young people are fortifying the broader sustainable food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Othering & Belonging Institute highlights the importance of Puerto Rico schools in the larger community tapestry and why closing schools has broad impacts on community wellbeing. •…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Dani Nierenberg interviews food educators about how they are maintaining their commitment to their students in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. • As the pandemic wears on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers found that school resource officers at public schools did not improve school safety and increased the criminalization of school discipline. • Disproven techniques for improving safety –…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The year 2020 went from being a highly anticipated year of innovation and transformation, to being nearly synonymous with the word “crazy.” The reality is that we are here largely…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our youth are agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace. Their role in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even before COVID-19 became a full-blown pandemic, college students were experiencing alarming rates of suicidality, anxiety, and depression. The reasons were historically complex, varying from loneliness and academic and social pressure, to worries about debt. Low-income and underrepresented students faced additional challenges…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Social-emotional learning (SEL) will be critical for students during a pandemic. Here are four practices to help educators make space for SEL in virtual classrooms. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Consignio describes the importance of providing a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care to mitigate the effects of chronic diseases. • How can…