This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In northern Michigan, across rolling sand dunes and a picturesque village situated on Lake Michigan, it is raining toxic PFAS chemicals. No, really. It is. A team of U.S. and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. COVID-19 caught the world flat-footed. We must act now, before the next disease outbreak hits, to ensure that we have the data and information needed to respond quickly and prevent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As young people continue to line up for coronavirus shots, the gender breakdown appears, well, surprisingly even. Compared to a persistent gap between adult men and women in vaccination rates,…
Strengthening health systems comes down to staff, stuff, space, systems and support. Whether providing primary care or responding to deadly outbreaks of infectious diseases, a holistic approach that places the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. College enrollment fell 3.5% in the spring term compared to the prior year, representing about 600,000 fewer students and marking the steepest annual drop in a decade, according to final…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep structural inequities in the U.S. health, economic, and education systems. English Learners (ELs) have unequally borne the weight of the pandemic. With less access to educational technology, “fragmented”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our nation’s collective mental health has been severely challenged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as we begin to envision our post-pandemic future, it’s important to take a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2016, the Potts Family Foundation created a statewide collaborative called the Oklahoma Early Childhood Initiative, later dubbed OK25by25. Our stated goal is to move Oklahoma into the top 25 of all…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funder exits are inevitable – whether as a result of a foundation’s strategic realignment, shift in priority countries, budget cuts, poor portfolio performance, or, in the worst case scenario, opaque…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Rhode Island just became the latest US state to prohibit child marriage — the marriage of a child under the age of 18. Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee (D) signed a bill…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Rising temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns and intensity and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events mean investing in climate-resilient infrastructure is critical. However, infrastructure remains far from adequate in many…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from the United Nations examines how sustainability science can accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. • What ways can an individual interact with the…