This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stopping carbon pollution alone will not bring climate justice. Reaching net-zero by 2050 will not either. Neither will achieving 100 percent renewable energy targets. The entire economy is being rebuilt.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the COVID-19 infection rate in prisons four times that of the general U.S. population, public health and medical experts are urging prisons to reduce their populations to save lives. But governors and corrections officials are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Independent Sector is in conversations with the Biden-Harris Transition Team on behalf of the nonprofit and philanthropic community about sector needs. In discussions, the Biden-Harris team asked Independent Sector for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Record-setting wildfires torched huge swaths of western states in 2020. They blotted out the sun, produced hazardous air pollution in cities far from the blazes, and sent toxic smoke wafting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Among the legacies that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. left was an unrelenting dedication to serving others. As we prepare to honor his life and legacy, we must recommit ourselves…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the child care market and forced many child care programs to close their doors—leaving parents with even fewer options. But in addition to creating new challenges, the pandemic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Most operational charities should not (be asked to) evaluate themselves because: They have the wrong incentive. Their incentive is (obviously!) to make themselves look as great as possible – evaluations are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For ages, the American dream has been built on obtaining a quality education, earning a credential from a degree-awarding entity and then starting a life full of wealth and opportunity.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you want to gauge the state of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, look to food insecurity. Food insecurity — lack of reliable access to healthy food — is a…
Among the many unexpected lessons of 2020 was a recognition of the importance of essential workers. We saw how much we rely on the people who work in our food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As many teachers can attest, engaging students and ensuring that the material shared actually resonates can be a challenge even at the best of times. Now in 2020, teachers are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and data analytics are powerful techniques used in private corporates to increase revenues and reduce costs. Data-driven strategies proved their efficiency in creating massive…