This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kenzie Academy’s apprenticeship program recruits students interested in pursuing careers in tech who are thinking of alternative post-secondary education options. • More apprenticeship and CTE programs are becoming…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite the stigma associated with mental health issues, BBC News reports that more college students in the UK are seeking help for their mental health because…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite research evidence showing effective anti-bullying methods for schools to adopt, The Hechinger Report explains that current actions being taken do not align with what is needed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kaitlin Gillespie explains how rural towns can fight “brain drain” (when talented students leave for college and never return) by building a welcoming community. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that low-income students are less likely to have access to advanced courses, hurting their academic growth and chances of attending college. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author relays some key takeaways regarding technology from the Smart Regions Conference, hosted by smart city investment firm Venture Smarter in Columbus, OH. • What are some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take • The Hechinger Report profiles a Montana school district that has invested in high-tech makerspaces to boost digital learning and encourage students to succeed. • Are there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Davis Pluess and Selena Victor explain the business opportunities presented by refugees, and how boosting refugee resilience can be profitable. • How can organizations from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Helen Lee Bouygues explains how educators around the world are teaching critical thinking to protect their students from fake news and misinformation. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Klein describes the burden that the opioid crisis is putting on grandparents, schools and the foster care system as addicted parents fail to care for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent report titled, HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, focuses on the local impacts that HBCUs have on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute is opening four new workforce leadership academies that provide skills training to inspire collaborative solutions to community issues. • How can philanthropists help support workforce…