This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Migration Policy Institute explains how applying evidence-based behavioral insights can help immigrants better integrate into their communities, building up a stronger support system. • In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Marc Gunther discusses what happens when philanthropy hurts those it aims to help, highlighting the case of More Than Me, where neglect allowed multiple girls to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report finds that school choice can be a positive force for education, as long as the choices are accessible, equitable, and high-quality. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Wendy Sawyer explains how risk assessments can lead judges’ to hand down harsh sentences to youth, particularly if judges do not understand how the assessment was calculated. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Futurity discusses the different motivations for migration and explains that for Central American migrants, violence at home is leading to their journey to the U.S. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Even though U.S. graduation rates are high, it is still difficult for teen mothers to graduate, and they may need more assistance than public schools are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study, countries that have banned all forms of corporal punishment experience much lower numbers of violence and fighting among youths. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Students from Duke University analyze the relationship between the Census and natural disasters and explain that good Census numbers are vital for recovery. · How do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kathryn Pitkin Derose explains that the proposed “public charge” rule not only threatens immigrant healthcare, but could potentially cause issues for all US citizens. If the “public charge”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings compiled a list of facts that pertain to the state of global health. This list is a good reminder of the issues of health security abroad and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Blended finance models incorporate philanthropic investment that encourages private sector growth aimed toward achieving the SDGs. • Are international development experts looking toward blended finance models…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Olin Winn-Ritzenberg, a social worker at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, offers tips to educators on how best to support transgender students during…