This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Kwauk argues that more attention to and investment in education as a means of reducing risk and increasing informed action to climate change is needed. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tennessee Education Commissioner, Penny Schwinn, plans to implement social services, social-emotional learning instruction, and teacher training in rural schools across Tenessee districts. • How would social-emotional learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Daniel Porterfield at The Aspen Institute uses his own experience to talk about how support from organizations and employers can allow families the opportunity to break…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In honor of Black History Month, here are seven new children’s books that highlight Black heroes and sheroes to discuss during Black History Month and beyond. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Coral Natalie Negron Almodovar describes how after Hurricane Maria and earthquakes devastated the island territory of Puerto Rico, grassroots activists are helping ensure that recovery will be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maya Rossin-Slater and Jenna Stearns offer possible solutions to the United States’ shortcomings in supporting paid leave for workers. • Why are private employers afraid of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Play-and-Learn Spaces project has brought a new vision of neighborhood libraries called playbraries, that support children’s early development. • What are other ways that communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Seattle Public Schools department is launching a reading program to support black male achievement at critical stages, as well as search for more teachers of color. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Stephen Cook from the University of Rochester Medical Center answers questions about childhood obesity. · What can be done to prevent childhood obesity? What are the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bina Lefkovitz and David W. Gordon discuss how California must make it’s public schools safe, inviting places to learn and fix dilapidated buildings. • What support do schools in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Annie E. Casey Foundation supports a project called Little Holy One, which utilizes a research-based approach to reduce youth suicide at Montana’s Fort Peck Reservation. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent survey from Digital Promise found that educators who received coaching in their school districts benefitted from the resource and learning. • How can education…