This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study by the Yale School of Public Health found that middle schools with nutrition programs have student populations that experience less weight gain compared to schools with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains why community opt-in and engagement is necessary when bike-share companies expand into low-income neighborhoods. • If these service providers want to engage low-income residents, they…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the mobile company Vodacom, which has made a pledge to create better clean water and sanitation for South Africa’s schools by eliminating…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Americans are incredibly generous. However, being generous only goes so far. We also need to be smart about how we give away our hard-earned dollars. Whether you plan to donate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation explores recent data that shows how flavored e-cigarettes may be fueling a dangerous increase in tobacco use among teens. • What does this mean…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. David Denkenberger believes we can feed the world through a nuclear winter – or similar disaster – if we are properly prepared. • What are the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aurora Hills Middle School partnered with School By Design to modify schedules/policies to meet educator needs. The key to its success: including teachers in the redesign process. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cisco’s Corporate Social Responsibility team offer advice on how to activate growth opportunities starting with these three areas: enabling new skills development, embracing talent from everywhere, and advocating…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This MDRC study uses a student-level random assignment design to assess the effects of a “growth mindset” intervention on the academic performances of ninth-graders. • Implementing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Shapiro reports that states handle sex education in a variety of ways. While some states offer comprehensive, evidence-based lessons, other states don’t require medically accurate information…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth-Baker reports that research by Francine Blau and Lawrence Kahn uncovers the intricacies of the gender pay gap. In order to keep shirking the gap, other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alison Eskesen explains how big-name partners are teaming up to offer expertise and training to female entrepreneurs to promote women-led business in social entrepreneurship. • How can…