This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amy Zimmer, Alex Zimmerman, Christina Veiga, and Reema Amin cover New York City’s new proposal to create and/or restructure 40 schools. • What role can philanthropies play…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Koby Levin examines the improvement of Michigan’s struggling schools through increased funding and what it might mean for the future. • Beyond funding, what can communities do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are multiple stories of innovative learning pathways leading toward high school and college degrees for students in need. • Why is it critical to have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Prison Policy Initiative’s report on U.S. county jail populations closely examines the rate at which individuals are going in and out of the system. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers report on a new deep-tissue imaging technique can see beneath the skin of living subjects to illuminate buried tumors with unparalleled clarity. • How can funders work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As artificial intelligence is continually advancing, businesses should take the time to understand more about the technology, ethics, and complexity of AI. • How are companies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Charter schools have the opportunity to create innovative laws that could address critical issues that only rural school districts face. • What are some examples of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Mahnken reports that a study linked failing schools to higher crime rates in Philadelphia. • How can funders work to ensure that students have schools that can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Wanda Bertram and Alexi Jones explain how local jails play a role in mass incarceration and break down how many people in each state enter the system this way. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Trump administration has recently focused on the issue of homelessness, particularly in major California cities, while stating that the problem results from “liberal policies” in these areas. A recent report issued…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A poll found that people over fifty would be hesitant to use telemedicine to receive care, presenting a problem for advocates of the practice. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is helping grow environmental conservation efforts by encouraging information-sharing between fisheries and scientists. • How can this type of collaboration help…