This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass is teaming up with SolutionsU, a platform that connects you to stories about responses to the world’s challenges. SolutionsU is a project of the Solutions Journalism Network: a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Jessica knows a thing or two about being brave. Finding herself a single mom after leaving an unhealthy marriage, Jessica quickly discovered the overwhelming challenge of balancing motherhood, and working…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In contrast to previous reports, Chalkbeat explains that a new study conducted during the No Child Left Behind era has shown that pressuring schools to raise…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Segenet Kelemu shares how she overcame sexism to become one of the top scientists in Kenya, acting as an example for the next generation. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Ruiz shares five tips for managing student mental health to prevent and address problems that may crop up during the school year. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Unger describes how Northeastern University is working with others to create a network of experimental education (NExT) to break the status quo of K-12 education. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author provides an overview of the many school components that changed since the historic Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. • The author finds…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • AEI reports that in 2017, Americans responses to the impact of technology and automation on their future jobs were mostly positive and for the most part they felt…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses the education reform policy on dual enrollment which allows high schoolers to enroll in college courses and receive credit before attending a university. However, critics say…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author provides information about six influential African youth activists that are fighting injustices and stigmas that directly affect young people living in Africa. • Many of these…
Giving Compass’ Take: • At the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, micro-grants are helping college students complete degree programs by loaning money for tuition, room and board, and other expenses. • At UNC…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that students are unable to retain information long-term if their attention is divided between classroom instruction…