This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Homelessness has escalated to a crisis point in my home state of Washington, where a shortage of affordable housing is pushing more people to the brink. The combined forces of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum discusses research that indicates that suspensions do harm students academically, although not as much as some had feared. • What are good alternatives to suspensions?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bryan Lynn describes the teacher shortage in the United States and possible explanations for the trend, including low wages and insufficient support. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Educators offer insight as to three proactive strategies that help to address students who have been through trauma using social-emotional learning techniques. • How can teachers create more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines the role philanthropy should play in challenging inequality and provides five ways to take action. • Are there examples of philanthropists or foundations that are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • City Harvest is one of many food banks that is distributing fresh produce through the Feeding America network, a parent organization that is leading the effort to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aaron Kwitten, writing for Forbes, interviewed CMO of YMCA-USA Valerie Barker Waller, about how the organization is a driving force of inclusivity, tolerance, and connection, specifically during…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the term “giving fatigue” and how it set in for many donors after the string of natural disasters last year. He discusses next steps…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines the plight of young Indians as the economic landscape of the country changes. The Reddy Foundation provides key takeaways about young Indians after launching…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Al Jazeera reports on a government plan in Canada to ensure all citizens have access to affordable housing, but a mass eviction situation in Ottawa may…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mashable reports on the expansion of an Open Hiring program by a bakery in New York, one that brings in employees without requiring a resume or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • H. Claire Brown explains how Amazon is receiving government subsidies to build out their service for SNAP, which many Amazon employees need. • Should massive corporations like Amazon…