This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bernard Bull reviews four education books that shaped conversations in 2018 and speculates what types of education books will shape conversations in 2019. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi reports that the Trump administration is rolling back school lunch nutrition standards that had successfully improved nutritional quality. • The Trump administration cites students complaints as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Tate reports that researchers from MIT have identified playful assessment as a superior alternative to standardized testing. • How can funders help education leaders to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum, writing for Chalkbeat, reports on progress with The City Fund, a group that promotes school reform by providing grants to cities that innovate their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Education Dive post explains how a rural, 4,300-student district in Pennsylvania leveled the edtech playing field and created a consistent experience for all teachers and students.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge reports on a recent Institute of Education Sciences event that sought the input of educators on research in their field. The upshot was that many teachers…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reveals a lack of success on the part of states in supporting academically talented low-income students and highlights…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay explains that, contrary to previous research, new research suggests that race and learning disabilities are not compounding factors in suspensions. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A survey of college seniors from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University’s School of Education found that the majority of students believe their courses are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Frederick Hess, writing for Education Next, interviews Charles Best, the CEO of DonorsChoose.org, a nonprofit website that fundraises for classroom projects. • What makes this model sustainable and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Slusser, writing for Getting Smart, highlights education conferences scheduled in 2019. Topics range from online and blended learning to education technology. • What can education philanthropists gain from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Reports discusses how switching majors in college can add to a student’s costs — and why formulating a plan before arriving at school may…