This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This recent Pew Research Center report discusses the state and perception of local journalism outlets around the United States. It finds that a similar number of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this piece, the EdSource Staff shares a lightly edited transcript of the opening statement from the new President of the California State Board of Education,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the Hechinger Report, author Casey Parks discusses the financial necessity for state schools to diversify their student populations. • What factors contribute…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Chalkbeat, authors Matt Barnum and Sarah Darville discuss the opinions of various experts on Kamala Harris’ teacher pay plan. • If the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vickie Vallet-McWilliams and Melissa Mccalla share how one school district successfully made their personalized learning plan a reality. • How can other districts learn from the work conducted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jackie Marchildon reports that critics are panning Canada’s claim of record-low poverty because of the methodology used. • How can funders work to build more accurate measures…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies show that Meals and Wheels addresses the social isolation problem within the elderly population and has positive effects on their wellbeing. • How can Meals on Wheels…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Canadian author Jason Lesage lays out the reasons why philanthropy needs to provide more support for the senior population. • Why do people forget about the aging population…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lynne Curry explores the dilemma faced by meat eaters who oppose the moral and environmental consequences of factory farming but struggle to find ethical and affordable meat sources. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Linda Jacobson reports that a new Harvard study shows that personalized learning plans help boost student success by pulling together their strengths, needs, and goals. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Mapes reports on the progress of ovarian cancer research, specifically the hunt for better early detection, improved outcomes, and even a future cure. • New biomarkers and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We share a dream of a just and thriving future for everyone in our communities; one that celebrates our diversities of race, ethnicity, religion and other identities. That future is…