This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Racism is fundamental to the United States’ inception: our founding as a nation and economy depended on it. Chattel slavery and the genocide of Indigenous people supplied the labor and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As COVID-19 continues to spread across the U.S. landscape, millions of frontline grocery and retail workers remain exposed to the virus, but without extra compensation for the risks they face.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the arts and culture sector in the US, causing millions of job losses and billions of dollars in lost sales. For months, arts workers—artists and workers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Apprenticeships have a long history in the U.S., but they have yet to be widely adopted outside trades such as construction and utilities. Apprenticeships, which combine on-the-job and classroom training…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The charity sector has a diversity issue and it is undermining our impact. The moral case for greater diversity, equity and inclusion in our sector is clear. It is part…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To help students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government eased restrictions to allow schools to provide students with free meals. These initiatives provide a valuable benefit to hungry students,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In order to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world, children need rich learning opportunities in and out of school that allow them to adapt and engage in independent and lifelong…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Organizations working to end human trafficking and modern slavery frequently throw around the word “freedom” in our theories of change, and we measure our impact based on how many individuals…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Justin Milner et al. summarize a collaboration between Urban Institute and Urban Alliance that used behavioral science insights to modify an internship program. • How should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It is quite evident that the pandemic has exacerbated many existing negative trends. From rising income inequalities to what is now a gaping digital divide, Covid-19 has laid bare pre-existing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For a new study, published in Nature Energy, researchers analyzed the results of a nationally representative survey of 2,381 adults below the federal poverty line. Conducted in April and May 2020,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Jamie Merisotis is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, education, and public policy. Since 2008, he has served as president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, an independent private foundation that is…