This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Because social studies isn’t a priority in schools, teachers lack the proper training to teach it. The Hechinger Report explains why social studies is important for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat discusses research conducted by the American Journal of Education that shows how suspensions affect student outcome. Evidence from the paper shows that suspensions cause students to pass…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kate Stringer at The 74 explains what social-emotional learning is, how schools are applying it, and the benefits that it has had on youth development and student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sarah Gonser emphasizes the importance of early childhood literacy and why teacher instruction is key to helping struggling young readers. · What programs can be provided for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines why and how educators can build more intimate online learning platforms. MOOCs are useful but still feel like lecture halls and are not conducive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Schools Venture Fund released a study last year that found fascinating results about diversity and inclusion within education, primarily in regard to the percentages of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • CEO Sandy Husk explains how AVID has successfully trained teachers to improve outcomes for low-income students, particularly students of color. • How can other programs learn from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Trisko Darden explains why terrorists often target schools and students and why donors must keep this in mind when funding education projects. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • California is one of the last states to get their Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan completed. Steve Snyder explains why California’s plan differs from other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More than 70 educators signed a letter that goes into detail about why the Obama-era guidance on school discipline should not be changed due to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bonstingl Leaders for the Future program helps facilitate leadership workshops for students in the third, fourth, and fifth grade, and specifically targets kids who would not necessarily consider…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author provides a list of science tools that are web resources for engaging in student online learning and promote independent and interactive study. • How can games…