This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, nearly one in three low-income people who enrolled in Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program discovered they had a chronic illness that had…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Beth Hawkins reports that in New Orleans, at KIPP Renaissance High School, juniors are taking classes with professors from Bard College to gain extra college credit and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Hynes and William Doyle share insight from Finland, where innovative classroom practices and school reforms have shown positive results. • From emphasizing well-being to investing…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from Zero to Three analyzes the impacts of early childhood mental health consultation and found gains for children, staff, parents, and families. • What programs…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Yoder explains that Dudley Edmondson is working to increase representation in nature photography, where he felt unwelcome as a black man. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jude Schwalbach argues that the majority of states require overly burdensome teacher certifications that hurt charter schools. • How can funders work to ensure that students have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark R. Kramer explains how polarization and lack of trust in government impede philanthropic systems change efforts. • How can funders work to effectively overcome these challenges? …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? Many people think of philanthropy as a big, very distant place – far from where they are or can be. People often associate philanthropy with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Both urban and rural leaders in the U.S have to face challenges of water use and address how best to invest in water infrastructure that upholds…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Five cities are going to replicate the successful Providence Talks early childhood education program, winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, an innovation competition for cities. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) released a report calling attention to seven California school districts that have seen an increase in student achievement and high-quality growth. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers report that young people hooked on their smartphones may have an increased risk for depression and loneliness. • How can nonprofits make sure teens struggling with…