This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When schools in northern California shut down in mid-March due to the coronavirus, Casino Fajardo and his wife did their best to balance watching their children while working full-time. For…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Arundel reports on the U.S. Department of Education’s reminder to schools that they must prioritize special education services in returning to in-person learning. • Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joshua Parrish reports on inspiring instances of school districts’ remote solutions and innovations to serve their students during the pandemic. • It is important to remember…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When schools closed in the wake of COVID-19, the Seattle-area Northshore School District launched “classroom in the cloud,” lending 4,000 laptops to their students and setting up 600 wireless hotspots…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study reveals that there are gaps in students’ digital literacy as many schools pivot to virtual classrooms and online learning. • How can schools offer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Families call for improvements to primary prevention processes within the child welfare system, which will require more collaboration to address gaps in the current system. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Family Conservancy created the Early Education Taskforce during COVID-19 to forge partnerships and create a network that shares best practices and helps child care providers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This education technology company based in California shares best practices to avoid potential pitfalls during distance learning. • How can donors and education technology companies help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Surveys show that budget cuts are severely impacting after-school programs, making it more difficult to obtain funding for programs, particularly ones that serve low-income communities. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joshua Alade highlights the work that needs to be done to remove the barriers that stand to prevent youth from entering the green economy. • What role…
Giving Compass’ Take: • A webinar at The Aspen Institute features leaders in summer youth employment programs, who discuss strategies for solving problems during coronavirus. • How critical are summer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Faith Mitchel, at Urban Institute, explains how COVID-19 has worsened racial inequities in mobility, encouraging policymakers to address the increased challenges facing children of color. •…