This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that a RAND Corporation study reveals that a leadership program for principals produced positive outcomes for students. • How can funders help to support and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More educators are using art in assessments to individualize work for students and help them understand a topic in a creative way. • How can education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jenny White, writing for Christensen Institute, explains five blended learning myths that have emerged in the new year. • What are the links between blended learning and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elissa Nadworny reports that a study found that living in or traveling through a high-crime area reduces student attendance at school. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nick Chiles explains how AVID is working to close achievement gaps in Atlanta-area schools where students of color need support to overcome barriers. • Is this the most…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi breaks down cases involving student safety and unpacks what they mean for school and district liability. • How does the burden of liability shape districts’…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Berger Sandelius unpacks three key takeaways from the Every Student Succeeds Act in Washington, D.C. related to special education. • How can funders best use the wealth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Colin Seale, writing for Getting Smart, discusses strategies for school leaders to implement that prioritize the social-emotional health of students by teaching them soft skills and relying…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the main takeaways from the TCEA 2019 conference in San Antonio, which included a panel on how school districts can reform their relationship with the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Julia Freeland Fisher at the Christensen Institute interviews Torrance Robinson, the creator of a tool called trovvit. Robinson explains how students can utilize this app to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Center for Homeless Education, along with other organizations, reports that student homelessness is increasing throughout school districts in the U.S. • What role can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report touches on various programs that help build student resilience, ranging from nonprofits that help kids continue learning during hospital stays to removing language…