This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Brookings Institution, Randall Akee evaluates diversity in economics and why there is less representation of women and minorities in these professions. · What can be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Conversation, Gina Solomon takes a look at the reasons behind California’s decision to ban chlorpyrifos, a widely-used pesticide. · What health issues have been linked…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Urban Institute take a look at the factor contributing to the current affordable housing crisis, including scarce resources and expensive labor which reduce the amount of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the aftermath of this year’s series of devastating earthquakes in Puerto Rico, local nonprofits across the island are providing crucial services to thousands of affected Puerto Ricans. Current and former NCRP nonprofit members and coalition partners supporting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With rising concerns surrounding the Australian bushfires, Grist takes a look at indigenous fire management and how these practices can help prevent larger disasters. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge takes a look at the Kennedy Children’s Center, a public special education preschool in New York City, and how they overcame the challenge of finding qualified…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Futurity, more talent and greater equality in the workforce have contributed to 25% of the United States’ GDP growth between 1990 and 2010. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dwyer Gunn discusses a National Bureau of Economic Research paper which finds that paying for a universal basic income would likely redirect spending to better-off families,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Fu reports how the ocean is changing faster than it has in the last 66 million years and the acidification is now having its effects…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank reports on California Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing a budget that proposes US$80 million for school food programs serving more than 3.5 million children in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Indonesia’s capital and surrounding cities has been plagued by heavy rainfall, triggering landslides, and floods that keep the death toll rising. • What funder support do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Yana Kunichoff discusses Chicago’s veteran pay dispute and how it impacts the educational system. • What skills might veterans have that that might help them pursue effective careers in…