This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gallup’s 2018 Survey of K-12 School District Superintendents found five priorities that they want to see through in the coming school year and the challenges that come with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Smithsonian Magazine tells the remarkable story of Angeline Nanni, who became a code breaker at the height of the Cold War, along with several other female contemporaries.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Cohen explains how Achieve’s new graduation requirements website is bringing transparency to students and families navigating a range of high school graduation options. • Is transparency sufficient to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Erin Einhorn explains how a new school in Detroit will be built around a cradle to career approach to education thanks to funding from the Kresge Foundation. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Everytown provides a detailed analysis of school shootings – including the circumstances of school shootings across the country and the short- and long-term implications for the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephanie Wang shares three insights from panelists at the annual TNTP conference for schools working to break down barriers for educators of color. • How can funders support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lawmakers and advocates trying to make safer schools must take into consideration the gun violence that happens to young people of color. • Why is it important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • LeRoy Rooker, senior fellow at the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, shares advice on how school administrators and educators can avoid FERPA violations. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Teacher motivation can be accomplished through the theory and methodology called Jobs to be Done. This helps educators navigate their various roles and motivates them to understand how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A high school in Oklahoma has revealed a smart lab classroom for students that offers hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) learning experiences:…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Republic explains how an elementary school in Indiana has used a sensory wall in the hallway to help students socialize during waiting periods and develop…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Laura and John Arnold Foundation discusses the benefits of high-quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed at helping young adults complete college: They show effectiveness and reduce…