This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat relays a powerful speech delivered by New York City schools Chancellor Richard Carranza at a recent town hall in Brooklyn’s District 15. Additionally, Veiga discusses Carranza’s strong views…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Resettlement programs have brought thousands of new refugees to the welcoming Atlanta area. The 74 talks with members of the community and explains how the influx…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Hechinger Report discusses the debate around segregation in schools raging among academics, journalists and policy advocates. Recent research conducted in Providence, R.I. shows the troubles that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Year Up is an organization that provides training programs for 18-24-year-olds that will lead to partnerships and internships at companies within the Year Up network. • Can Year…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Araceli Cruz discusses the ongoing conflict over teaching Mexican-American studies in school and shares how her own education failed to help her and her classmates understand their history.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Shino Tanikawa discusses the challenges Asian-Americans face and why the marginalized communities involved in Mayor de Blasio’s school integration efforts should be consulted before implementing policies. Tanikawa suggests…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alan Berube, Julie Bosland, Solomon Greene, and Chantel Rush share common themes among American cities working to build shared prosperity. • How can philanthropy help cities engage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • CEO of Ben & Jerry’s, Jostein Solheim, shares how the company is working to make an impact for communities of color. • How can other compnaies learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry praises D.C.’s school bus model – unrestricted transportation for students to get to school and other learning opportunities – as a path to racial…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Hosey shares learnings from the Embrey Family Foundation attempts to make an impact on racial justice. • How can family foundations integrate this work into their existing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute reports on the lack of access that American Indian and Alaska Natives have to housing services if they live in metropolitan areas rather than tribal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In New Orleans, Morris Jeff Community School stands out from the rest of the surrounding charter schools. As the 74 explains, Morris Jeff represents the surrounding demographic—55…