This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Tom Vander Ark, writing for Getting Smart, discusses programs and communities organizations that are invested in young people making a difference. • How can donors invest in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new analysis from Brookings revealed that 17 percent of all 18 to 24 year-olds are all out of work, or five million young people across the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Bauman at Chalkbeat interviews Nafeesha Mitchell, the new leader of Teach for America-Memphis. It’s the first time in nine years that this teaching program has had…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Xello is an interactive tool that helps high schoolers with college and career readiness planning. Wendy McMahon at EdSurge interviewed Cody Lee, who implemented this tool…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Hill, Jessie Hellmann discusses why the tobacco industry is supporting a higher purchasing age for their product. • Whether or not…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Generations United and The Eisner Foundation share how the lives of all can be improved by getting young and old people to work together. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Artists and planners teamed up to embark on a local placemaking initiative in Washington D.C. which lead to high-quality community engagement and systems change work. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alex Cortez, writing at The 74, discusses how parents can use their power and influence to change education systems for the better. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hailly Korman and Kelly Robson explain how the extensive support system for students experiencing significant life circumstances like homelessness, foster care, or incarceration often fails them. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sesame Street has expanded upon its cast by adding Julia, the first muppet with autism spectrum disorder. According to Global Citizen, viewers get to meet her family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Global Citizen, Lindsay Powers reports that California has approved controversial changes to standardized sexual education to include LGBTQ issues. · Why is it important for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although ‘twice exceptional’ students are hard to identify, Education Dive explains that they can make great advancements in their education when given the right guidance and…