This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Homeless youth need more than basics, PSU study finds The Portland Tribune breaks down a study from Portland State University that suggests building self-esteem may have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “I started living on the streets because my home wasn’t safe. I kept getting kicked out. Foster care wasn’t great for me, so I would be back on the street……
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michigan State University’s (MSU) fourth and most recent Food Literacy and Engagement Poll shows that 88 percent of respondents take steps to reduce food waste. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alissa Greenberg reports on the suffering that the mega farms of California inflict on the citizens that live near them. • How can policies better protect the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three models that give citizens a voice by encouraging participatory democracy. • What are the benefits? Do you have opportunities in your community for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Next, Anna J. Egalite discusses a new report by Seth Gershenson about matching teachers and students based on demographic characteristics. · Why is it important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Shawna De La Rosa explains how schools are implementing social-emotional learning to help students deal with trauma and prevent future tragedies. · How…
Giving Compass’ Take: · In this podcast from NPR, the speakers discusses the origin of religions, their purpose, and if cultural evolution has influenced their development and message. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Pacific Standard talks with Amy Westervelt, developer of the Invisible Labor Calculator, about the gender pay gap and helping women determine the monetary value of their uncompensated “invisible” labor.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Arlena Gaynor shares how Dallas ISD has integrated formative assessments into the classroom and analyzes how it impacts a student’s mindset. · What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marshall Project tells the story of Sophie McMullan and how the criminal justice system punished her from crimes she did not commit. Due to an accomplice liability law,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a study by Innovate Public Schools, Sol Price Center for Social Innovation and the Rossier School of Education Center on Education Policy, Equity and…