This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DonorsChoose.org, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform, is running a campaign called #ISeeMe that targets the needs of teachers of color and their students. • Many celebrities, philanthropists,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum reports that a study found that the Teach to One personalized learning program did not improve scores for students who used it over their peers. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aspen Institute hosted an education policy panel earlier in April, discussing the value of rural schools and how policymakers can better support these entities. • Rural…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grace Magley explains how she came to appreciate the value of sharing and learning from the educational innovation that she and others have undertaken. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katy Escandell and Dr. Lisa Goodnow share lessons they learned leading a district team at Austin ISD through the first two years of formative assessment. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Judith Burns reports that austerity has allowed families to fall into poverty, putting children’s education behind. • How can funders work to support families to help children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Wall reports that the Great Schools for All PAC, a charter advocacy group, spent nearly $100,000 on three winning candidates in the Newark school board race. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James W. Head explains how The East Bay Community Foundation is working to change its structure to improve its work and outcomes. • How can funders help…
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: • After Susana Cordova released her 100-day plan to improve Denver Public Schools, funders cannot agree on how family and community engagement can help achieve positive educational…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A nonprofit accrediting and assessment organization called AdvancED/Measured Progress is piloting a new early-childhood STEM education program to see the effects of STEM instruction on early-learners. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alex Cortez, writing at The 74, discusses how parents can use their power and influence to change education systems for the better. • How can donors…