This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the current sociopolitical moment, in which many with less power (or those who have been strategically disenfranchised) find themselves struggling to get those in power to listen, there’s broad…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason Delisle argues that in order to make student loans more equitable and manageable a federal income share agreement should be implemented. • Is this the best…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More HBCUs are accepting international students at their schools, an effort that helps to diversify the current student body population. • What are the benefits of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A research effort called The Violence Project recommends training every member of a school community (from teachers to bus drivers) to pay attention to students’ mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explain how project-based learning is essential for Generation Z to understand, value, and master to prepare for future challenges and to produce innovative solutions. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • HundrED, a Finland-based nonprofit is promoting global scale education innovations that encourage students’ to contribute to their surrounding communities. • What kinds of programs in your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Culture-based education rooted in contextual values of Native Americans can help support Native youth to further understand their cultural heritage. • How can educators pioneer a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In recent years, we’ve seen a resurgence in nonprofit and foundation efforts to listen better to those they’re trying to help. Recent research from the Center for Effective Philanthropy found…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors discuss how competency-based education can benefit schools, teachers, and students but need the right support systems to thrive at each of those levels. • Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Harkness discusses America’s transportation dilemma and the ways in which cities are working – or not working – to improve their traffic situations. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jackie Marchildon reports that North Battleford, Saskatchewan is using needle vending machines to combat HIV and STI outbreaks. • How can funders work to reduce public health concerns…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Back-to-school season is a time when our minds turn to the subject of learning. What will students learn this year? How can philanthropists help students thrive. To be a funder…