This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Amelia Harper at Education Dive explains that teachers thrive and become more engaged when they are given the chance to design their own professional development program. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the most recent data, about 8 million public school students were considered chronically absent in the 2015-2016 school year. Here, Allie Gross at Education Dive discusses ESSA’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Klein and Caroline Preston report that some schools are using child protective services to get parents to comply with their wishes, even if the child is not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Wildflower Montessori School in Cambridge, MA is using a flexible operations model that incorporates Montessori principals, new age sensor classroom technology, and walks the line between public,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that having work experience while in high school and college has proven more beneficial for students later on in life. • Will the emergence of a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the alarmingly high teen pregnancy rates in Jamaica and the unfortunate educational consequences for young mothers who may not be allowed to return to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After the recent denial of Proposition 305, the Goldwater Institute continues its pledge to expand school choice and provide every student with the opportunity to attend…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to researchers, the number of workers in STEM fields with a liberal arts background is simultaneously increasing. Authors of the report say the study isn’t intended to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Americans for the Arts, Kayleigh Bryant-Greenwell explains her ideas for a new art history curriculum centered around building critical thinking skills in students rather than memorization. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute discusses a new measurement of student poverty, the challenges it has revealed, and why states need to improve this system to obtain accurate information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Eric Podberesky reports that female teachers need more support when dealing with education in conflict and crisis situations. Below are recommendations for action to help these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the state-run school districts that are undergoing turnaround efforts, particularly in the state of Tennessee, and the challenges associated with these underperforming schools. • How…