This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new analysis by the city’s Independent Budget Office found that 60 percent of the NYC budget for community schools is going toward academics, rather than mental health…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ignite My Future in School is a career planning program for middle schoolers that showcases videos of professionals discussing career paths. • How realistic is it for middle…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As this Stanford Social Innovation Review reports, one Berlin high school encouraged students to fight racism and discrimination. Now, 9 percent of German schools are displaying…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge reports on the rising demand for more higher education options in India, along with a continuing challenge in bringing disruption to the sector through online…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on increased stress among students due to traditional testing methods, and how some schools are seeking alternatives that might help measure soft skills.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study conducted by Lincoln R. Larson of North Carolina State University found an increase in screen time and a decrease in time spent outdoors among youth in rural…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Schools Venture Fund is a venture philanthropy firm that provides human development models for schools so that they can improve learning and utilize tools and resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new initiative in Toronto, Canada will allow two Shoppers Drug Mart locations to have free tampon dispensers for homeless women to use in an attempt to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urvashi Sahni, writing for Brookings, discusses the idea that girls in India should have compulsory gender education that encompasses gender equality and critical thought on social norms. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to experts, Betsy DeVos’ new Title IX regulations lack clarity, leaving school officials questioning their legal obligations regarding sexual harassment and assault cases on college campuses. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maria Elena Meraz is a mother and advocate for Latino parents. She co-founded the nonprofit Parent Engagement Academy in LA to educate Latino parents about their children’s school systems. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Through advances in education, the transgender community, stopping crime, public transportation or many areas of politics, Global Citizen shines a light on 10 trailblazing women who…