This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research indicates that students from middle to low-income families can increase their intergenerational mobility by attending college. • How can this research inform school districts and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to have successful and effective online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, there needs to be ample effort to push education forward. • What are…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael B. Horn and Diane Tavenner ask Evan Marwell about how and why we should provide all students with access to the internet and devices throughout…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • KConnect is emphasizing the role that equity plays during the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in education systems during this time. • How can donors help address equity…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amelia Harper explains that as the name suggests, microgrants are small grants awarded to students for necessary items like textbooks, clothing, and meals to help them…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dylan Matthews argues against education philanthropy using the principles of effective altruism. • Matthews argues that funding education reform is ineffective because there are many competing…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the TIAA Institute break down different approaches used in higher education philanthropy based on a survey of Grantmakers for Education members. • Which…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EducationSuperHighway, along with foundation support, is working on addressing the “homework gap” so that more students can have home internet access to complete school work. • Funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five strategies and training that bolster educator and student well-being during the pandemic. • What are education donors doing to support educators during this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hillary Hoffower, writing for Business Insider, discusses both the upsides and downsides of virtual learning and the future of education due to COVID-19. • What are the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sean Coughlan reports that the following 10 countries are the most difficult places for girls to go to school because of a combination of factors including…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Education in the U.S., as across the globe, has seen a drastic disruption as schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As educators shift to emergency distance learning, questions…