This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Chalkbeat talks with Mandy Sequin, a kindergarten teacher in Indianapolis, about the benefits of preschool for children and teachers alike. According to Sequin, preschool not only gives…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every child is born into possibility, yet for too many the opportunity to reach that possibility is inequitable from the start. People of color and their children face stark disparities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the lack of efforts on a national level, Education Dive reports that many cities are implementing their own universal pre-K programs for young children. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study shows that Tennessee’s state-funded voluntary pre-k program students are more likely to be in special education classes and get into trouble farther down the road. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although the state of California does not offer universal pre-K programs, The Hechinger Report highlights three communities that are developing innovative preschools for vulnerable children. · How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today’s generation of children is experiencing more childhood trauma than their parents’ generation. They may be in homes with abuse, neglect, drug and alcohol use, mental illness, and domestic violence.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A large randomized controlled trial found that Tennessee’s voluntary pre-k, a fair representation of pre-k across the country, had adverse effects on academic achievement at the end…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive talks with Eric Horsley, a participant in the Leading Men Fellowship, about his efforts to encourage young Black males to succeed in school and pursue a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Because social studies isn’t a priority in schools, teachers lack the proper training to teach it. The Hechinger Report explains why social studies is important for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kate Stringer at The 74 explains what social-emotional learning is, how schools are applying it, and the benefits that it has had on youth development and student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sarah Gonser emphasizes the importance of early childhood literacy and why teacher instruction is key to helping struggling young readers. · What programs can be provided for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Cantor reports that research has indicated that children today have better self-control than their peers 50 years ago. • What does self-control mean for children’s success?…