This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James Paterson reports that a study found that wraparound services can successfully increase community college success for those in need. • How can these services be spread…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Julie Sugarman share insights and information about the graduation rates of English Learners and how graduation accountability requirements may impact this group. • How can funders support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephanie Wang reports that Indiana is reducing public funding for virtual charter schools after disappointing results. • How can funders help to build better online education options? …
Giving Compass’ Take: • James Fuccione shares information about two age-friendly efforts at the local level in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. • How could age-friendly efforts look in your community? What players…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Farmer explains why the opportunity zones created by the 2017 tax bill may not be sufficient to draw investors into rural communities where they are needed. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Want Juvenile Justice? Stop Arresting Second-graders. Andy Fleischmann is the President & CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit mentoring organization in Connecticut and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • There are various opportunities for colleges, foundations, policymakers, communities, and philanthropists to help increase the rates of single mothers graduating from college. • The authors note…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Detroit Children’s Fund plans to donate millions of dollars to four charter schools in the city, with the hope for improvement to the school model. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Four community colleges will implement pilot support programs for single mothers so that they can obtain a postsecondary degree. • Some colleges already offer support systems…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Skoll highlights a youth refugee crisis response organization called Humanity Crew, which provides mental health interventions and psychological aid to refugees along with education. • What role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the shift in sanitation measures in Nigeria, from providing toilets and clean water (which wasn’t scratching the surface) to influencing the government…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathryn Spencer explains how Educate Girls works to effect systems change for women and the environment through partnerships with the government. • How can this model be used…