This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert I. Lerman discusses the benefits of investing in upskilling programs for unemployed Americans to improve math and reading skills for the future workforce. • How can…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, school districts and technology experts discuss how schools can play a role in educational equity for students and families transitioning to home learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. All homeless Americans are at heightened risk of contracting the virus and often have weakened immune systems, with many unable to follow social distancing protocols or to self-quarantine. But homeless youth…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Starr explains why philanthropists should provide unrestricted funding to best help organizations achieve impact. • How can we change the conversation and culture around funding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kim Ward explains that the Assistive Soft Skills and Employment Training program (ASSET) helps young adults with autism learn soft skills for more employment opportunities. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · Alan Poole discusses the successful recovery of the Osprey from their decline after WWII to their rebound with assistance from conservationists. · How can other conservation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa reports that the Detroit Public Schools Community District is responding to positive employee COVID-19 tests by reducing the number of days they distribute…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a severe and emergent health crisis for the homeless population across the United States, a crisis that our shelter and health systems are simply not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some colleges, such as South Carolina’s Benedict College, is providing financial assistance to its students that needed to leave due to COVID-19. • How can other higher…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Citizens in Italy and China share how COVID-19 brought them closer and brought about a sense of solidarity that helped them respond to coronavirus. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Danielle Kwon, writing for Urban Institute, discusses ways that officials, individuals, and communities can confront racism and support Asian-Americans. • What role can donors play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • School districts, particularly in rural areas, are employing bus drivers to help distribute meals to students who would not otherwise get them throughout the day. •…