This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Getting Smart offers a list of effective competency-based programs that have been successful in both corporate and higher education settings. • How do competency-based education programs interact with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Experts say psychological impact of family separation on par with abuse The Trump administration’s family separation policy has the potential to trigger intense psychological trauma for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Shino Tanikawa discusses the challenges Asian-Americans face and why the marginalized communities involved in Mayor de Blasio’s school integration efforts should be consulted before implementing policies. Tanikawa suggests…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A reform bill from the U.S. House education committee looking to address student loan debt and make colleges more affordable has been halted until the Education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Virtual Enterprises has developed a career readiness framework for students that identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities they should develop to meet the demands of employers. Tyler Fugazzie…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Every day, the world offers something new to be discovered and technology is constantly advancing. Christin Durham at Urban Institute discusses the importance of lifelong learning in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a school district strapped for cash, Detroit’s Mumford Academy will close and merge with the larger Mumford High School, reports Chalkbeat. The Academy has shown…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report from Arizona found that the state loses $498,920 for each young person who does not attain a high-school diploma. • How can philanthropy help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jenny Abamu explains why New York City schools are using Google’s Expeditions app – featuring AR and VR – to prepare students for future careers. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Learning Accelerator hopes to provide better learning experiences by strategically providing more opportunities for diverse learners to thrive in personalized learning classrooms. • How can other schools…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A recently released report from Education Insights Center suggests that schools in California should have a data system to track information about students as they move from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · California’s Midland School isn’t a regular boarding school—parents pay over $55,000 for their children to spend six weeks without their cellphones in cabins, doing chores and farming…