This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marshall Project tells the story of a young man from New Hampshire who suffers from hallucinations and his experience seeking help from the state. According to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In the 2015-2016 school year, roughly 8 millions children missed 15 or more school days. Here, Taylor Swaak discusses the crisis of chronically absent students and how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Alan Ehrenhalt touches on the topic of convictions and explains that there are complications and challenges with both unanimous and split jury decisions. · Do juries always…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Global Citizen discusses the opening of LeBron James’ new I Promise school and takes a look at a few of the amazing things this institution will offer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Post explains how trauma from Adverse Childhood Experiences impact students and why teachers and parents need to step to help children overcome these challenges. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jasper Lo explains how Think.iT is connecting engineers who cannot find employment in Tunisia connect with companies elsewhere looking for talent. • What other issues can be solved…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The United States faces an ongoing homelessness crisis as housing prices increase. Kira Zylstra discusses the work she does at All Home King County and explains that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Governing Magazine analyzes the disparities in school spending in different districts throughout the United States and explains that one of the biggest factors is property tax.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Block Club Chicago talks about Heartland Alliance’s new READI program aiming to help extremely high-risk individuals in the Chicago area with employment, behavioral therapy and other services to have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Hechinger Report discusses competency-based education and how a school in North Dakota is functioning without grade levels. · What problems can arise from competency-based education? ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Mudgirls, an all-female crew, works to break down gender barriers and provides women with the opportunity to learn the skills they need to build homes. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In an effort to bring attention to the poverty and hunger in India, photographer Alessio Mamo took some controversial photographs of two poor Indian boys with fake…