This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Bob Lenz and John Larmer explain that meeting students’ basic, physiological needs is the best way to support deep learning and comprehension. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In 2017, a report found that working mothers with degrees were struggling to find jobs that could accommodate their schedules and give them flexible work hours. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • HandUp is a startup that is a public benefit corporation offering services to the homeless and was acquired by the Detroit-based South Oakland Shelter. • What makes HandUp a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a recent Mississippi roundtable with students, parents and educators, Betsy DeVos revealed a letter outlining the flexibilities for states under the Every Student Succeeds Act. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Thomas B. Fordham Institute reports on the Boston-based City Connects program, which provides outside-the-classroom interventions at the elementary school level in order to prevent future…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Atlantic profiles Berea College, a small school in Kentucky that has paid for every enrollment using its endowment for the past 126 years. And every…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maurice Chammah reports that the Connecticut state prison system is working to help young women avoid recidivism by providing them with therapy, education, and job skills. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Campisi reports that a survey commisioned by the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network revealed that hostility against LGBT students is on the rise again after years of decline. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hallie Busta explores the implications of the end of affirmative action in college admissions and what schools may choose to do next. • What is the best…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author points out the various benefits of mentors for students and mentions that schools can have a helping hand in providing these types of connections and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Educators in Memphis are addressing disparities in contracts between local schools and minority-owned businesses. • What are some underlying causes for the racial disparities in Tenessee school districts? …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • FHI 360 highlights various programs around the world that focus on youth development, providing resources, training and opportunities for future economic success. • What can we…