This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On Feb. 29, 2020, seven men walked into the education building at Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI) as inmates. Three hours later, after passing a taxing Florida Department of Environmental Protection…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. N.C. Reconnect, a pilot initiative to recruit adult learners at five North Carolina community colleges, will expand to five more schools this spring. MC Belk Pilon, president and board chair…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The UN provides an explanation of the consequences of failing to achieve global gender equality for individuals and society. • How can you align your work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Girls and women who are refugees, displaced, or have been impacted by conflict are falling behind despite progress towards achieving gender equality worldwide, according to a new report. The humanitarian…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What should every American know? This question has long been debated, discussed, and deliberated. And while answers need to come from all of us—not just a powerful few—young people have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles recently announced plans to put 50 clinics inside LA County high schools. Called Wellbeing Centers, the facilities would provide not only physical health services but also mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What did we get from 2021? If that question makes you want to put your head on your desk and sigh, I get it. I understand that urge. But we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits that prioritize different perspectives are likely more able to meet the needs of the communities they serve and, internally, a deep appreciation of diversity also helps to create a…
There seems to be more space – and less overlap – between conservatives and liberals on every topic these days, but justice transformation may be an exception. Is there some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The research is clear: visitation, mail, phone, and other forms of contact between incarcerated people and their families have positive impacts for everyone — including better health, reduced recidivism, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week, New York City’s incoming schools chancellor made a stunning acknowledgment: The nation’s largest school district has been teaching reading the wrong way for 25 years. David Banks said clearly that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the Philadelphia jail, the number of COVID-19 cases has tripled in the last two months. In Chicago’s lockup, infections have increased 11-fold in the same period. And in New…