This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A Guardian survey of 41 states in the U.S reported that teacher shortages are worsening in many states. Schools are forced to fill vacant teacher positions with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry at The Hechinger Report discusses inequality in school funding, the expanding gaps in student achievement based on family income and how teacher strikes can help ensure students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Vander Ark at Getting Smart talks with education leader Ken Kay about what graduates should know and be able to do after leaving school and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for EdSurge, Heath Morrison shares his passion for education equity and explains how technology can advance equity efforts when used with purpose and implemented with a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen profiles Michelle Nkamankeng, a literary prodigy from South Africa who wrote her first book when she was 7 years old. Two years later, she is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that a documentary entitled “No Small Matter” offers insights into the importance of early childhood for growth, and the barriers that prevent parents from giving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ray Bendici explains how Superintendent Tiffany Anderson transformed the way the Jennings School District supports students in foster care, boosting academic achievement. • How can other districts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Taylor Swaak explains how states are working to prevent attendance manipulation as ESSA raises the stakes. • How can funders help districts measure attendance accurately? What resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Imogen Calderwood reports that the “Learn to Live” campaign is connecting British students with students around the world living in war zones and refugee camps to break down cultural…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steven J. Tepper, the keynote speaker at the 2017 ArtsFund luncheon, explained how the role of youth arts education helped increase student academic achievement. • What are other benefits of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More schools are inviting career experts and professionals into classrooms to inspire students to think about their career goals earlier on. • What are the benefits of introducing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The next phase of the New Orleans Recovery School District will be in the form of charter schools that will have greater autonomy and flexibility. • What…