This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Associated Press discusses a new report about job training in California. Many advocates are urging the state’s governor-elect Gavin Newsom to adopt a stronger workforce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jan Sikorsky at EdSurge discusses the benefits and potential of virtual reality to provide students with an interactive learning experience and explains how schools can effectively integrate it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for OZY News, Christine Stoddard explains that Generation Z has been dubbed ‘philanthroteens’ due to their high levels of activism. Stoddard shares a few ways Gen Z…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has pledged $1 million to train teachers about neuroscience through the expansion of Neuroteach Global, a professional development program for educators. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) have been around for decades but are changing now to incorporate both technology and communication skills to respond to the emerging…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Shannon Revels came home to Oakland after nearly 15 years in prison, he found his criminal record made it difficult to get a job. But through the Center for…
When Betty McCay finished a 27-year prison sentence, she was 63 and needed help finding work. The Oakland, California, chapter of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), an organization that helps…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alyson Wise and Natalie Foster argue for changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit to increase the efficacy of the program and better support those who need it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Christopher reports that in the wake of the devastating Camp Fire, California is working to mitigate the damage and loss of future fires through a variety…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mattie Quinn discusses the growing problem of child homelessness and steps that are being taken to address the academic consequences of this issue. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hillary Bonhomme and Jessica Fu share how one school is using food as an entry point to other subjects including immigration and mental health. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Thirteen federal agencies agree: Climate change has already wreaked havoc on the United States, and the worst is likely yet to come. The report traces the effects climate…