This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat talks with Rutgers political scientist Domingo Morel about recent state takeovers of schools. In his new book, “Takeover,” Morel discusses the underlying racism in the state…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Mayor Bill de Blasio has reached a budget deal with NYC’s City Council to boost funding for public schools. In this deal, funding will go towards making the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · At Latin School of Chicago, language teacher have implemented a proficiency-based learning system where students can only move to the next level after they show they have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After years of back and forth, the Washington State Supreme Court finally brought the McCleary case to an end. In an interview with Governing Magazine, Stephanie McCleary, one…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Unforunately researchers found after studying makerspacers, gender bias can be prevalent and mirrors the problems that the STEM communities struggle with when it comes to gender. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Babson Survey Research Group shares studies that examine student perceptions of online learning and how they have changed in the last fifteen years. • The research finds that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Originally coming from Lagos, Nigeria, Oluseyi Olaose writes about the discrimination she faced in school and how she overcame it by joining speech and debate. Her story…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At the age of 45, and after facing an abusive relationship, Gale Spragg received her high school diploma from Insight School of Kansas. Now, Spragg discusses…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • US universities abroad want to broaden minds, but often turn a blind eye to certain foreign censorship and oppression. EdSurge writes that these schools should assess…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As Governing explains, when it comes to the overall condition of an area, a happiness index provides information leaders need to form public policy and measure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An important part of youth development is social-emotional learning, but teaching it doesn’t come easily. Jessica Lovins works at WINGS for Kids, an organization working to provide at-risk…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Former college admissions officer Will Geiger explains that although college admissions decisions are based on a “holistic admissions” process, the methods are archaic and should be reformed…