This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Code For America helps local governments harness technology to streamline processes and show how data can solve problems. Recently, the organization is tackling workforce development programs to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Lauren Barack explains how appreciating students’ differences in learning with a UDL framework boosts classroom success and encourages the development of confidence. · How can teachers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from various food policy and agricultural groups all agree that biodiversity can be the key to building resilience against climate change. • The author explains that biodiversity exists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Child malnutrition is a significant problem in India, but many activists believe that the government is taking steps to address the severity of the problem. • How can philanthropists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to The Hechinger Report, teachers are often the “first responders” for students who are affected by the current opioid crisis in America, which is a large…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Chan Zuckerburg Initiative invested millions in Handshake, a startup that helps college students obtain jobs. • How will investing in this startup help the Chan Zuckerburg Initiative…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly reports on a recent spat between Salesforce, CEO Marc Benioff, and Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, on whether a new tax on businesses in San…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This post from Northern California Grantmakers provides information and a link to a United Way fund that will give direct, immediate support for those who have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to education experts, providing students with feedback on their work and allocating advisory time can empower them and encourage future progress and success. · Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Reporting for Education Dive, Amelia Harper discusses the challenges that schools often face when trying to diversify their teaching staff and increase retention. · Why is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Next, Phyllis W. Jordan discusses the troubles associated with chronic student absenteeism, how ESSA is holding schools accountable, and how to boost better overall…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Tom Vander Ark discusses the recent changes in education and provides a few reasons why schools should adopt competency-based education models. · What are some different ways…