This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Effective educators have long known that one-size-fits all approaches to teaching and learning are insufficient. Through extraordinary effort, they have figured out ways to differentiate and personalize learning for their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Young people increasingly are leading the way on climate change and environmental justice by pushing governments and companies to take stronger action to address the climate crisis. Some are working in advocacy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The social sector has long been a strong advocate for taking an ‘asset-based’ approach to young people at risk of/or involved in crime, and not simply seeing young people as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The ability to adapt as things change is not part of the education system in America, Katrina Stevens, director of learning science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and Matt Greenfield,…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a detailed report of evaluations on Opportunity Youth Forum, a collective network that aims to engage young people in systems change work to build…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. All Bill Drayton wants to do is change the world — so, pretty simple. In 1980 he founded Ashoka, a global association of social entrepreneurs whose flagship program provides up to three years of financial…
For anyone doubting that young people can change the world, Leah Thomas is proving them wrong. At just 25 years old, Leah is leading the charge for Intersectional Environmentalism, a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. An Indigenous educator, inventor, author and environmental activist, Danielle Boyer has, at age 20, already accomplished more than most adults to increase diversity, accessibility and affordability in the STEAM education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Jevin West read the news rife with number-heavy coverage of both Covid-19 and the election last fall, he kept finding new examples to bring to his class on data…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More About This Project: As a youth organizing project rooted in social justice, 99Rootz builds leadership pathways and safe growth spaces for young people in the small towns that surround…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More About This Organization: Dev/Mission offers the best practice in technology training program that teaches untapped young adults ages 16-24, technology skills in hardware, coding and critical skills. It aims to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More About This Organization: One Day at a Time believes that adult mentoring, effective coping and adjusting methods, and responding to issues positively, will provide the framework for youth and…