This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DJ Jaffe covers the Trump administration’s consideration of mental health care initiatives including funding institutions and reforming civil commitment. • What are some barriers that exist to providing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: • Eric Kober discusses the jobs-housing gap in New York City and how evidence suggests supply-based solutions are the most effective. • How can supply be adequately met when…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Teale covers the Results for America’s Summit panel and its’ discussion on how cities can utilize data and technology to develop communities. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Prasanna Rajasekaran explains that the impact of rent control policies differs based on the way that legislation is structured. • How can funders help to create useful…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2019, the U.S. has experienced 10 billion-dollar natural disasters. Three of those disasters were floods in the Midwest along the Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas rivers. The Center for Disaster…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kevin O’Neil and Durva Trivedi explain how Benefits Data Trust is helping improve the social safety net by breaking down barriers during the application and eligibility process. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Michael Niehoff explains how education has changed throughout history and why we need a 21st Century Education Student Bill of Rights to protect students,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Vox, Dylan Matthews jumps into the debate surrounding the implementation of a universal basic income program in America and explains that although this idea…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Causeartist interviews Gayle Farman, the founder of Passport for Good, an app that is measuring community engagement for schools and students alike. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Frederick Hess at Education Next shares several lessons learned from educators who have challenges with teaching and want to improve their schools • How can philanthropy help develop…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Tick Fire broke out on Thursday (10/24/2019) afternoon near Santa Clarita. The fire forced thousands to evacuate, and destroyed 23 homes and damaged 43 others. Three firefighters were injured. The final…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Indiana lawmakers are improving the process of identifying students in poverty due to changes making the poverty measure less precise. This, in turn, alters funding for…