This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • School administrators are offering advice on how to address learning loss due to school closures because of the pandemic, deemed the ‘COVID slide.’ • According to administrators,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Schools such as MetWest in Oakland, CA, have been offering internships for high school students to gain workplace experience, but now have to navigate experiential learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are some thoughts and questions to reflect on when having sensitive conversations and helpful tips on gaining a deeper understanding by hearing others’ perspectives. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hilary Brueck explains how students in at least nine areas across the United States are being exposed to lead in their water at school and shares what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research on K-12 education indicates that schools in Newark, Boston, and Pittsburgh are most successful at “beating the odds” and are driving exceptional learning outcomes. …
Giving Compass’ Take: • This Foundation Center report highlights the efforts of organizations that are making the most impact in improving life outcomes for black males. • How can philanthropists collaborate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This issue brief of data-driven research shows that the skills gap is a small contributor to the broader issue of wage inequality. • The authors suggest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Don Spangler and Crystal Cubbage highlight the work of Building 21, a non-profit that uses restorative practices to help students in Philadelphia. • How can we make…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Promoting early learning, early literacy and early school success is emerging as a likely target for philanthropic investment. Each is associated with and measured by the same key indicator —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tripp J. Crouse explains that young indigenous climate activists are calling for more action from the government and leading the charge for climate justice. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. World Youth Skills Day — which takes place every July — harbors a dirty little secret: Even in times of tight employment in the U.S., millions of youth, largely of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Youth activist, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, shares three essential tips for how to inspire and motivate your friends to take action against climate change. • How can donors support youth…