This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · New research into the racial disparities in special education shows that black and Hispanic students are less likely to be placed in special education programs than…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · At a recent National Education Association (NEA) forum, ten Democratic presidential candidates responded to big questions regarding their position on key issues in education ranging from gun…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Drug-free school zones was a policy that had good intentions but poor implementation in effectively increasing student safety. • What might a policy approach around drug…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five significant ways that modern technology, specifically cloud services, are revolutionizing education. • How can donors support more technology for the education system? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Study: Promoting growth data may improve school integration Education Dive breaks down how presenting parents with growth data rather than demographics and test scores can improve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Time Magazine interviews author and professor at Harvard, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, on his new book and why teaching our children and students on race in America…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The State Index on Youth Homelessness provides a picture of the current state of youth homelessness across the country and specific recommendations for policy, systems, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the University of Jyväskylä reveals how children developing motor skills are impacted by where they live and the activities they participate in. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The International Rescue Committee and the Sesame Workshop are in a partnership to implement a large-scale early childhood intervention program for Syrian refugees to strengthen social-emotional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Houston, a research fellow at Harvard, discusses a study indicating that parents who have access to growth data could potentially contribute to increasing integration in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from Swansea University found that outdoor education and learning can have benefits for both students and teachers. • The author mentions that this study is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • eJewish Philanthropy plans to highlight professional Jewish afterschool educators and provide a forum for them to share best practices and further professionalize the field of Jewish…