This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The EL Education Model is a productive way for students to understand the process of fighting for social change through civics education instruction and youth activism. • More…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Project-based learning can empower students’ cultural displays of learning through innovative projects and fosters student voice and independence. • Can PBL also help with workforce development initiatives in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lawmakers and advocates trying to make safer schools must take into consideration the gun violence that happens to young people of color. • Why is it important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Republic explains how an elementary school in Indiana has used a sensory wall in the hallway to help students socialize during waiting periods and develop…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Heritage Foundation explains that by allowing students to have an input on the school they attend, they are more likely to grow and succeed while…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In contrast to common belief, reading is not a skill that comes naturally–it is one that must be taught a learned. According to The Hechinger Report, a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kareem Abdul Jabbar helps kids in Los Angeles gain access to STEM learning by offering a free, week-long education camp sponsored by the Skyhook Foundation in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With education changing to prepare students for life after school, teachers are finding different strategies to approach learning. Here, Allison DeGraaf explains how computational thinking teaches lifelong…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bitcoin companies are now donating enough money to build functioning preschools for Rwanda’s youth and creating access to more educational opportunities. • Can other cryptocurrency companies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Houston Chronicle, Lindsey Tanner explains that mothers using marijuana during their pregnancy and when breastfeeding young infants could potentially cause harm and disrupt brain development. Although no…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas B. Fordham Institute released a report regarding Common Core reading standards and questions whether or not teachers are executing these strategies successfully. However, some teachers are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for EdSurge, Heath Morrison shares his passion for education equity and explains how technology can advance equity efforts when used with purpose and implemented with a…