This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many schools rely on paraprofessionals to give specialized support to teachers. But Rehobeth says trained and experienced aides are key to recent success. The school recently led peer mid- to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Students who participated in universal school-based depression screening were twice as likely to begin treatment compared to their peers who did not receive this screening, according to a new study.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Also known as the “summer slide,” summer learning loss is cumulative. This means that differing summer learning rates between low-income and high-income students add up with each passing summer, contributing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As with all aspects of our education system, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and widened inequities in postsecondary pathways, especially for the most underserved students. According to recent data, undergraduate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. My mom took me to the bank to open my first account when I was in elementary school. She explained to me that a bank account was for saving money…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our #AskHer series is an interview with our partners, community members, and supporters who work tirelessly for women and girls. This interview is with Fresia Guzman, Director of Youth Opportunity Centers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Could student-run vertical farms — hyper-efficient, clean facilities where produce grows up on racks, instead of out across fields — help stabilize small cities in northwest Tennessee? Could apprenticeships with local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) gives states and territories a flexible resource to engage in a broad set of activities targeting child care quality. States must spend at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Use the data that are already being collected. We know that data, used strategically by educators, lead to better outcomes for students and that schools collect loads of data. Education…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are strategies for educators to reclaim personalized learning with an equity focus by building an accessible curriculum, encouraging autonomy, and humanizing technology integration. • Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Foundations can provide resources for colleges and universities to offer more innovative, student-centered approaches through institutional partnerships. • How can donors measure the success of this type…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Tracie Mauriello / Bridge Michigan / Chalkbeat Kindergarten enrollment was down 11.3% across Michigan last year as parents chose to keep their students home rather than face the COVID health…