This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • One recent study revealed that child psychiatry telephone consultation programs are extremely helpful in accessing mental health services and care that children need. • The study indicated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The consequences of sleep deprivation are most severe among vulnerable populations, particularly children, whose developing minds and bodies are especially susceptible to damage. • How can donors work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compas’ Take: • As Pacific Standard reports, it appears that new research and studies across many different types of cancer suggest that the presence of neuronal connections in tumors may be detrimental. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jeffrey A. Singer explains that drug prohibition has led to a more dangerous underground trade and why more countries are beginning to decriminalize all drugs and bring this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Sarah Boseley at The Guardian, the World Health Organization has declared Ebola an international emergency as 2,512 cases are confirmed in the DRC. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although there is a general consensus favoring greater access, affordability, and quality in healthcare, John J. DiIulio explains that this means nothing when administration takes no action. · Can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • BBC News reports on how providing mental health support for high school students in the UK can boost the economy, improving their future employment outlook and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A program called ‘Pharmacy to Farm’ is prescribing fruits and vegetables to low-income New Yorkers and giving independent pharmacists a boost. • How are farmers connected to the communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Yoga Foster is a nonprofit organization that helps teachers become yoga-certified instructors and aims to help reduce stress levels for students at low-income schools in NYC. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robin Lake describes the Center on Reinventing Public Education’s vision for a new era of public education in the United States. • Does this align with your vision…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • There is no roadmap for rebuilding after schools and communities have experienced a traumatic shooting. Authors from RAND offer general guidelines for communities to follow in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Authors from Brookins explain how policy changes can break down barriers that prevent medical professionals from becoming primary care physicians. • Hoe can funders help to…