This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Not long after schools closed because of the coronavirus last spring, a Rhode Island nonprofit launched a hotline for teachers who were struggling to launch new technology for remote leaning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We seem to have reached a consensus that, in today’s economy, it’s nearly impossible to secure a quality job and get on the path to economic stability without postsecondary education.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After testing positive for COVID-19 back in June, I thought about my own responsibility to publicly share my diagnosis and struggles with accessing testing and adequate care. Any doubt I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many deeper learning practitioners have long advocated for student voices. We see this as a means to young people having agency and ownership of not only their learning but their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is good reason to fear that this spring’s school closures hurt students’ academic progress. But how much learning, exactly, did students lose? On a national level, we don’t yet know.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. People who earned a bachelor’s degree at Florida community colleges were making about $10,000 more annually than their peers who received associate degrees in similar fields four quarters after graduating, according to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • IBM has announced its support for partnerships that encourage more participation in STEM programs for Hispanic students and is launching a mentorship program to further this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Surveys show that budget cuts are severely impacting after-school programs, making it more difficult to obtain funding for programs, particularly ones that serve low-income communities. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · AEI talks with Katharine B. Stevens about the importance of early childhood education, where it’s going in the future, and how some programs are supporting both children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Siobhan Neela-Stock goes over the effects of remote learning burnout on kids in school, offering tips for how parents can deal with it wisely. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Ruiz, writing for Mashable, discusses how young people are handling the pandemic and showing resilience during this tumultuous time. • How can donors help young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Economists Youssouf Kiendrebeogo and Quentin Wodon discuss how investing in girls in Sierra Leone is not only the right thing to do but also is a highly…