This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · Writing for The Marshall Project, Natalie Y. Moore tells the story of how John Burge, a Chicago Police Officer, and his crew tortured false confessions from hundreds of black men…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on an ongoing discussion among educators: Some schools make homework mandatory for kindergartners, while others cite research showing it doesn’t necessarily make students better learners. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Al Jazeera reports on a 35-year-old Muslim woman in Myanmar named Dr. Thet Htwe, who is tackling taboos and building bridges as she gives sex education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on how data can be used to track student behaviors, allowing educators to identify those who need more attention and address potential systemic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Bloomberg recently donated $1.8 billion to his alma mater, John Hopkins University, for the purpose of increasing accessibility into the university for low-income students. • Is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl discuss a new guide created for parents to become more involved in their child’s education and personalize learning. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After setbacks due to Hurricane Maria, Jude Schwalbach at The Heritage Foundation explains that new education reforms introduced in Puerto Rico will allow for school choice in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Alan Kadish shares his opinions on non-traditional students, who they are, and how higher education institutions can support them. · What is a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Patrick Spauster at Urban Institute, an estimated one in four students in New York City school districts experience homelessness throughout their academic career. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Matt Beienburg discusses the recent calls for regulation on Arizona’s charter schools, profiteering among charter owners, and why investors need an incentive to donate funds to charter…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Laura Fay at The 74, California’s schools have been forced to close due to the smoke from the recent wildfires, putting students behind and raising concern from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Lindsey Burke discusses the school choice movement, how policymakers are affecting it with regulation, and the opportunities it provides for students. …