This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Apple’s new iPad is expensive and fragile, making it a poor choice for schools that are looking to provide tech resources for students, who are likely…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A Chalkbeat analysis of Colorado school districts found that the state disproportionately suspends black and Hispanic male students more frequently than others. • How can schools provide trainings to work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic profiles a Princeton University course taught by Australian professor of bioethics Peter Singer on “practical ethics.” Students are asked to ponder questions related to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Twenge highlights the reasons why teens are more likely to care about gun control issues. She compares multi-decade research, concluding that bullying, drinking, and safety issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge discusses the data from economists that show teacher salaries on a downward trend over the past 17 years, with some states showing a decrease by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Indianapolis has launched a targeted campaign to recruit teachers with urban education experience. The efforts are a collaboration between the city’s charter schools and public school…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Academic advisors are uniquely positioned to understand patterns of struggle and success among students, and can, therefore, best recommend system-wide improvements. • Who is usually involved…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Edsource writes about a growing number of math and science professionals who are leaving research work behind to teach in high schools. There’s a nationwide shortage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • One teacher explains how technology and self-directed learning prompted her to think about the importance of teaching her students autonomy. • Why is autonomy important for kids to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Teachers are changing their curriculums after redesigning their classrooms to incorporate more technology and personalized learning for their students. • How can re-design be an effective tool for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Summer Search is service program that identifies high school leaders and invites them to work on a sustainability project abroad that involves the local community. • There are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The RAND Corporation compiled research around the use of safety technology to reduce gun violence in schools. • What are the potential negative effects of introducing more technology…