This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The 2018 Social Progress Index: US States shows a concerning gap between states’ economic success and the social progress citizens experience. • What policies are employed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research shows that environmental differences are equally important for wealthy and poor students, contradicting conventional wisdom. • How did the now-questioned theory of nature and nurture…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review argues that replication is more impactful than innovation, and will help to make the most change. • What are the challenges for replicators?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Parkland County School Board discussed what the next steps are to keeping schools safe. They eventually decided against arming school employees with guns. • The debate about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chef Jose Andres is an activist-philanthropist volunteering around the world to provide food for vulnerable people, especially ones who live in countries that need disaster relief support. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest reports on a $10 million investment by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support community projects focused on helping low-income…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Corporate Responsibility Magazine reports on the symbiotic relationship between businesses on either side of the US-Mexican border around San Diego and Tijuana. • What can businesses…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Students living in Flint, Michigan have been exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water following mismanagement of their water system. Now, schools will provide screenings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The rapidly shifting landscape of technology and democracy in the United States presents unique challenges, but the right education can prepare students and guard against democratic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Edsource discusses a recent lawsuit involving a small Native American school in Arizona that wants compensation for disability services given the context of poverty and the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Walmart is launching it’s fifth annual “Fight Hunger” campaign and partnering with Feeding America and Nextdoor to create the most impact. TriplePundit details the four ways you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Art can be used as a tool to help young people tell their stories and help them learn to advocate for themselves. It can also be part…