This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this PSI post, Susan Packard Orr of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation discusses trying to reach the Family Planning 2020 goals by empowering women and young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lowell Milken, writing for The 74, honors educator Dr. Scott Ridley for his work in elevating teacher practices, stressing the importance of teacher development and preparedness. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Preston explains how residential facilities in Pennsylvania – and across the country – are failing to provide foster kids with a proper education. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Below are remarks given recently by Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield at the organization’s International Partners Dinner, focused on the importance of engaging young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Lauren Barack explains how appreciating students’ differences in learning with a UDL framework boosts classroom success and encourages the development of confidence. · How can teachers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to The Hechinger Report, teachers are often the “first responders” for students who are affected by the current opioid crisis in America, which is a large…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to education experts, providing students with feedback on their work and allocating advisory time can empower them and encourage future progress and success. · Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Reporting for Education Dive, Amelia Harper discusses the challenges that schools often face when trying to diversify their teaching staff and increase retention. · Why is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Next, Phyllis W. Jordan discusses the troubles associated with chronic student absenteeism, how ESSA is holding schools accountable, and how to boost better overall…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Tom Vander Ark discusses the recent changes in education and provides a few reasons why schools should adopt competency-based education models. · What are some different ways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · As technology becomes normalized in the classroom, Saro Mohammed at The Learning Accelerator explains that teaching is the only way to effectively convey lessons. Although technology can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas Reuters Foundation reports on comments from Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim on how Africa must confront issues of youth unemployment, starting with more birth control…