This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The 74 discusses the effects of the Kilauea volcano eruption on Hawaii’s schools through the eyes of one charter school head named Susie Osborne, who has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on the emergence of community land trusts (a nonprofit housing system that makes buying property more affordable), and the new accelerator program to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Since the Parkland tragedy, gun violence has been a consistent headline. An article by Town & Country hosts an interview with survivors of school shootings and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses programs that you can use in order to engage meaningfully with those that you don’t necessarily agree with. • Why is it important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · There is a big difference between investing for impact and investing for return. On one hand, there are impact-driven altruists looking to have a positive effect…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · State exams have played a large role in the academic world, with scores determining if students move on in school. Now, AEI reports that parents are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Harvest Public Media reports on the efforts of rural areas in Kansas to attract Tyson chicken for the jobs, even if that means also attracting environmental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Unemployment is an ongoing issue worldwide. Ascend at the Aspen Institute is helping promote employment and prosperity for families by presenting practical solutions and exploring the new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report from the UN indicated that extending roads and increasing education improves resiliency to food crises. • How can philanthropy support preventative and preparative approaches to food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The rising costs of housing in many cities is driving young professionals to seek affordable housing in rural cities. While these areas offer many advantages, there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Regardless of how successful an organization may be, it is crucial to regularly check the “pulse” of it when pursuing equity. Having an outside team assess…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting was a tragedy that reached national news and called for a change in school policy. Two parents of victims of the…