This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Christensen Institute, Chelsea Waite explains that to better scale personalized learning and expand its impact, school leaders need to clearly identify and categorize the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Barry O’Reilly discusses the meaning behind corporate values and whether or not the values held by businesses are in line with their actions and what drives their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •MicroSave founder Graham Wright lists the ways that microfinance institutions should utilize financial technology to implement global practices. • How can donors help spread awareness about the impact…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new survey from RAND Corp., 75 percent of principals say that their schools have begun to prioritize building social-emotional skills in students. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy suggests colleges and policymakers strengthen need-based financial aid for low-income college students to achieve college affordability.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although vetoed by Gov. Brown, lawmakers are still trying to pass a bill to eliminate California’s Smarter Balance test and replace it with the SAT and ACT.…
Giving Compass’ Take: • National Center for Education Statistics breaks down data that shows that the socioeconomic status of ninth-grade students in 2009 was a significant factor in pursuing adult education.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le announces that Fundr, a new app to match nonprofits and foundations, is a collaborative effort to bring a tech solution to a long-standing grantmaking problem. • Does…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • UNCF reports that the purchasing power of Pell Grants has declined significantly, undercutting the efficacy of the program and creating need for changes. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study examining the usage of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine products together has produced negative results; young adults exhibited lower functionality and more problematic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows five trends in impact investing that point to heightened awareness about the practice within client groups. • One of the trends mentioned is that philanthropy…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Spaceship Media is a nonprofit that works with new organizations to facilitate conversations called “dialogue journalism” to help individuals discuss what is at the center of…