This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Max Schachter, father of a victim in the Parkland school shooting, spoke to the Federal Commission on School Safety in order to propose new safety measures…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite data showing a decline in school violence and reports of schools being safer than ever, The 74 explains that fear continues to resonate in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The opioid epidemic is still a serious issue that needs to be addressed by policymakers. The author examines key populations in specific states that are affected more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports highlights from August 7th’s Federal Commission on School Safety meeting. • What are the policy implications of this commision? • Read about evidence-based methods…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the MacArthur Foundation, Eddie Bocanegra talks about his time in prison and his work with the READI program in Chicago. This program is helping individuals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nigeria and the United States are both trying to elevate school safety as Nigeria deals with kidnappings and the U.S. navigates gun violence in schools. • What can these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Yara Al Maouni explains how the Syrian civil war interrupted her education and how the educational opportunities she was afforded in the United States got her back on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Charles discusses the danger of training teachers to view the world as threatening, which would hurt students – particularly students of color. • How can student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeffrey R. Young discusses the questions raised about the potential for makerspaces to be used to 3D print guns. • How can philanthropy support makerspaces? What is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Even with advancing technology, humans continue to fall for harmful scams. Writing for The Conversation, Frank T. McAndrew discusses the countless victims impacted by scams and explains that they…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author examines the consent decree, a court order that establishes an enforceable and monitored plan, that will train and vet police officers working in Chicago schools.…
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…