Giving Compass' Take:

• Writing for The Verge, Julia Alexander reports that YouTube will be investing $20 million in grants for the development of more educational content on the platform.

• How can educators incorporate YouTube and other digital learning platforms into the classroom to boost outcomes? Would this new effort help increase student engagement?

• Check out this article about TED-Ed educational videos on YouTube.

YouTube is investing $20 million toward educational content through its new Learning Fund program.

Malik Ducard, global head of learning, announced the initiative today. Channels like TED-Ed, dedicated to educational Ted Talks, and Hank and John Green’s Crash Coursehave already secured additional funding, according to YouTube’s blog post. The company plans to invest in content from independent creators, like the Green brothers, as well as traditional news sources and educational organizations to broaden its content offering. (Disclaimer: Vox Entertainment, a division of Vox Media, The Verge’s parent company, is partnering with YouTube for a YouTube Premium explainer series.)

YouTube’s Learning Fund has a nice ring to it, but it isn’t a philanthropic charity. An FAQ about the program states that “successful applicants must enter into a written agreement with YouTube. This agreement will contain more details about required deliverables, payment timelines, and other terms and conditions.”

Read the full article about YouTube's investment in education by Julia Alexander at The Verge.