This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Keeping gourmet meals from going into the trash not only feeds those in need, it can also improve environmental outcomes and help California reach its waste…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Koenig at EdSurge talks about Edquity, an app that aims to help college students who are facing poverty and hunger. • How can schools tailor programs to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that “community schools” often do help learning, but in a number of cases they don’t seem to have any effect. • How can philanthropy support community…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the US Immigration Policy Center shows that the August 2019 changes to the public charge rules have significantly impacted the lives and decisions of undocumented…
Giving Compass’ Take: • LISC explores efforts three efforts to create neighborhood stabilization in Phillips in South Minneapolis. • How can these learnings be applied to other communities? What does your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that only a portion of students in school are regularly given grade-appropriate assignments to complete. That number is even smaller for low-income students,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Endowment for the Arts and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) convened six teams from rural areas for the inaugural Local Leaders’ Institute on Creative Placemaking.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving in the U.S. has long correlated with the up and down pattern of the nation’s economy. But what about an economy in which the most glaring “trend” is not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report from the BCFN praises food industry leaders for aligning themselves with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, but calls upon businesses to engage in more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Anthony J. Marsella does a deep dive into the nature of privilege, education advantage, historic and cultural traditions, and areas where privilege is abused. • How can education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Neal McCluskey at Education Next argues that in order to make progress with school choice in America, we have to take a look into the history of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael F. Cannon argues that the tax preference for employer coverage is ailing America’s health care system and offers ways to change this. • What work can…