This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sir Ken Robinson is arguing that dance and theatre programs have a positive impact on children’s’ social, emotional, and educational skills and they should be valued just…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After the school shooting in Parkland Florida and the national protests on March 24th, it has become clear that youth-led initiatives can change the way that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Promoting a ‘maker education’ means encouraging students to make, build and create in order to enhance opportunities and strengthen creativity. Below are five suggestions for how to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from the Urban Institute (funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation) discovered that young parents face a host of challenges that could hamper the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Having a high school age son who is involved in choir, theatre and many other musical adventures, I am grateful to have ongoing opportunities to be exposed to new musical…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Symantec Corp, a cybersecurity company, launched a social initiative that will help protect foster children from identity theft. • Are there other companies focusing money and skills…
Dance and arts education in general have an amazing ability to allow children to discover their strengths and bring people together. More than just physical movement, dance is a medium…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The girl walked nervously across the stage in Benaroya’s Recital Hall to the microphone that had to be adjusted down for her. A fourth-grader, she was small for her age,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • African-American and Native-American boys end up in prison, unemployed or both at much higher rates than their white male counterparts. • The United States has a dark history…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program strives to empower young Latinos to create community initiatives. • Are there on-going community support groups or systems in your area…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Q: We want to involve a new generation in the foundation. At what age should we welcome new board members? A: Family boards often agonize over what the minimum age…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ever since the Oakland Unified School District launched its African-American Male Achievement office eight years ago people have been asking, “What about the girls?” Among them were community leaders like Nzingha Dugas, who…