This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five survey tips that can help inform local agencies and leaders who want to better understand the needs of childhood care programs during the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A mother in a Las Vegas school district created a “Donate a Laptop” campaign to close the digital divide by seeking community donations and support during…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five insights from the Christensen Institute’s Global Prosperity research on economic development during the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can donors play a role in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gina Adams offers suggestions for policies that can help families overcome the child care challenges that come with COVID-19. • What role can you play in helping…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth asks experts how to dispel misinformation and find a reliable COVID-19 vaccine before trusting unvetted alternatives. • If an unreliable COVID-19 vaccine were to…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 pandemic has a severe impact on immigrant families, and particularly students that are English learners. Changes to education policy may help address their needs.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pregnant women have higher levels of stress during COVID-19, and it’s crucial to meet their basic needs during this time to reduce risk factors and have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that both positive and negative messaging about Blackness has an impact on Black girls’ mental health and their likelihood of developing depression. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Michigan and Illinois State University Extension Programs created the Rural Resilience online course that makes mental health care more accessible for farmers. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rikha Sharma Rani shares how Los Angeles County is planning to support immigrant workers and businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. • What role can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Timothy J. Bartik proposes a federal block grant to create or retain jobs in distressed communities to raise earnings and address social problems. • What role can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stacey Barbas and Regina R. Smith discuss the importance of trusting and investing in local leadership to help communities to solve their own challenges. • Which leaders…