This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diversity in recruitment is an excellent first step for prioritizing equity in schools. However, the next steps are critical for teachers to understand how to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At the 2019 International Society for Technology in Education conference, panelists discuss how educators can address the digital divide through teacher training and increasing accessibility to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research indicates that genetic studies need diversity to better understand how diseases and mutations work across different populations. • Since most studies include people of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • NYC schools are expanding guidelines for LGBTQ students in various ways. By fostering a culture of inclusion, NYC schools are taking steps in the right direction…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that high-quality principals can help advance student achievement. Implementing principal pipeline initiatives are feasible, affordable, and effective for schools. • The author points out…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Older generations within family foundations are more inclined to allow the younger generation of givers to allocate funds as a way to bridge the gap. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dan Cardinali at Independent Sector writes how the nonprofit sector can collectively urge Congress to take action when it comes to expanding charitable giving incentives. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tisha Felder reports that a study of African-American women who are breast cancer patients showed that they appreciate the support on both emotional and informational levels. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicolas J. Duquette shares the history of the charitable tax deduction in the United States, dispelling myths about the motivations behind the law. • How does this…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick M. Rooney unpacks what philanthropy trends in 2018 mean for nonprofits and the sector. • How can funders learn from 2018 and transition into 2019 and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth-Baker explains that even though it is possible to predict likely locations for measles outbreaks the CDC does not publicly release predictions. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Srik Gopal, writing for Democracy Fund, discusses the importance of trust and how philanthropists focus on solutions that address trustworthiness. • How does trust also play a…