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…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Melanie Skemer, Cindy Redcross, and Howard Bloom highlight the success of New York City’s Supervised Release Program, an alternative to bail. • How can funders help bring productive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new investigation from The Marshall Project, AL.com, IndyStar and the Invisible Institute exposes the widespread use—and abuse—of dogs in police departments across the U.S. Here are six takeaways from our findings, based on data…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This PDF lays out ways for philanthropists to unlock capital for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color by overcoming barriers. • How do these suggestions align with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black Americans make up about thirteen percent of the U.S. population, according to the latest Census data. Yet they also make forty percent of the population of people experiencing homelessness…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding systemic and structural inequities in early childhood, particularly for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income families and providers. Through the remainder of 2020, we anticipate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kennedy Odede, a Black community organizer, calls for radical candor and transparency from philanthropy to better support and empower leaders of color in the sector. • How…
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: • Lucy Bernholz, Director of the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford University, discusses digital civil society and how it relates to the future of democracy, philanthropy,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelsey Piper explains that COVID-19 is reversing global progress against extreme poverty, a trend that may last years. • What role can you play in addressing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • IBM has announced its support for partnerships that encourage more participation in STEM programs for Hispanic students and is launching a mentorship program to further this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Remote learning impacts LGBTQ students’ safety and virtual classrooms don’t necessarily provide safety supports for students that need them. • How can schools better support students…