This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge explains Google’s IT Support Certificate Program and the positive effects it has on the workforce. The program also creates educational and employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With a rising rate of non-communicable diseases, activists in Kenya are looking to tackle this issue by targeting young people and educating them on how to eat…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Educators face great challenges when working on the various tasks of their jobs. Thomas Arnett at Christensen Institute discusses the benefits that specialized teaching roles could provide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a recent study, school choice systems put black, Hispanic, and low-income families at a disadvantage. Chalkbeat talks with a Boston mother about her experience with the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge interviews Neuroscientist David Eagleman about brain training and plasticity and explains that children today have very different brains in comparison to generations before. Due to the high-tech…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · News Deeply reports Argentina’s attempts to reduce childhood obesity rates despite facing industry objections. With ambitious ideas to reduce overweight and obesity, advocates are promoting legislation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 Supreme Court decision prevents states and school districts from requiring that teachers pay negotiating fees to the unions that bargain on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author offers a list of ways that parents can engage with their children and be more involved in social-emotional learning programs by incorporating SEL learning tasks…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Causeartist discusses Durell Coleman’s Design the Future, a week-long program that focuses on teaching students in high schools the “how” behind changing the world. · How does design…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat relays a powerful speech delivered by New York City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza at a recent town hall in Brooklyn’s District 15. Additionally, Veiga discusses Carranza’s strong views…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Getting Smart looks into the impact of competency-based learning and provides a list of 18 state policies that support competency-based programs and learning. · What effect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Resettlement programs have brought thousands of new refugees to the welcoming Atlanta area. The 74 talks with members of the community and explains how the influx…