This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With school safety on the minds of many, many schools have opted for high-tech solutions like facial recognition technology. The author discusses whether this is an effective…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Aspen Institute discusses the challenges faced by opportunity youth and how the Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (YEF) is helping reconnect young people to employment opportunities. · Opportunity youth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Just as we demand excellence from our local sports teams, Suzanne G. Mitchell, former vice chair of the board at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, explains that we should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Zero-waste grocery stores are coming to Canada, where products are available without packaging or plastic, and customers come with reusable bags to shop. • How will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the global appetite for octopus grows, scientists and researchers are fighting against potential octopus farming arguing it would increase, not alleviate, pressure on wild aquatic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights The Diyalo Foundation, based out of Nepal, their goal is to educate and inspire children on sustainable development and agriculture along with teaching standard…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Joe McCarthy at Global Citizen talks about an action-driven initiative called the Greenprint Project. It’s backed by JAY-Z and Beyoncé and encourages people to adopt a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen talks about the threat Greenland’s poor are at from the rapidly melting ice sheets. This problem is happening in other areas around the world…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Thomas Arnett at Education Next, K-12 education isn’t getting disrupted, but the markets that provide resources to schools are. · What is disruptive innovation? How does…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · After examining numerous studies, a new report from the Learning Policy Institute is hoping to clarify conflicting research into early learning programs. · How does conflicting information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jackie Marchildon at Global Citizen reports that Bill Gates has called for more funding and investments in global health at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Bill…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • VeggieBook is an app that helps individuals cook more meals with vegetables by offering recipes and in-person training on how to utilize the app. • As…