This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jonathan Butcher at The Heritage Foundation suggests that school districts take a closer look at their financials for fraud and waste to help cut unnecessary costs and increase…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Two new parallel surveys of business executives and hiring managers found that new college graduates lack the skills needed to advance in today’s workforce. How can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses how to equip the next generation with the tools they need to deliver on good intentions. It goes beyond the classroom.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chalkbeat reports on a new original documentary series on YouTube called “Best Shot” that chronicles the journeys of young Newark athletes as they learn life lessons…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Bill Gates is striving to help educated and healthy children that will lead their communities out of poverty by donating $100 million to the educational system. •How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive reports on the May 2018 Education Next Survey of Public Opinion showing that a majority of the public favors school choice and supports having a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago, Juan Salgado, discusses the importance of equal and affordable access to higher education and explains that community colleges provide the unique opportunity…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jonathan Butcher discusses the federal expansion of 529 college savings plans, the benefits for both K-12 and higher education students, and the differences by state. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains that many Americans need better jobs in order to support their children’s education because the education system relies on families. • What is the role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Goddard Riverside Community Center in New York City helps to address gaps in access to postsecondary education among black and Latino students through support services that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge interviews Dr. Robin DiAngelo, Affiliate Faculty of Education at the University of Washington, about white fragility and its influence on the relationships between teachers, children and parents…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to The Hechinger Report, the Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) program targets ninth-grade students during a crucial transition in school by prioritizing strong relationships and putting…