This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Education researchers Diether Beuermann and C. Kirabo Jackson have provided evidence implying that standardized test scores are not the best way to determine education choices. According…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author interviews Getting Smart’s Tom Vander Ark about his thoughts on where higher education fits in the context of the gig economy and whether or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. BoardSource created the Stand for Your Mission Awards to recognize nonprofit boards that have established advocacy as an expectation for engaged and effective board leadership, and, by doing so, are helping their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that it will be taking a look into accreditation. According to the Christensen Institute, Diane Auer Jones is leading…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, school shootings are an epidemic plaguing America but Congress can’t do much about it. Governing Magazine discusses McConnell’s comments and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chalkbeat reports that KIPP Charter Network is helping Newark’s public schools by leading a training for guidance counselors to assist graduating students choose the right college. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tara García Mathewson explains how Baltimore’s Summer Arts and Learning Academy is preventing low-income students from losing their math and literacy skills over the summer. • Now that the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jan Lee describes the gap between what employers are looking to hire and the skills that potential employees have and how organizations are working to close it. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · To get the maximum return on investment with edtech tools, Education Dive suggest that schools examine research of the product before purchasing. Knowing what you want…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to EdSource, the federal commission on school safety received a letter signed by a number of influential individuals in the education sector encouraging the continuation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines the ways climate change can affect vulnerable communities and the health of individuals. Flooding, food access, and housing destruction top the list of issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Detroiters Helping Each Other (DHEO) is a community-based organization that works together to support each other to supplement for lack of city services. • How can public or…