This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · New research from National Academies states the importance of diversifying the teacher workforce and matching students with same-race teachers to boost success. · How can districts support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When young men of color in the city of Boston began disengaging from school, funders thought they had the solution: Fund more education programs. Yet, when the teens were asked…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The increasing diversity of the U.S. population gives the nonprofit sector an unparalleled opportunity to engage new audiences, bring new voices to the table, and involve new talent and leadership.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jackie Mader argues that too few parents and teachers are talking about race, gender and other identity traits with children. The article also outlines the findings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Recent research indicates that both Historically Black Colleges and Universities and majority-Black schools boost social mobility for Black students. • What examples and ideas can other institutions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Investing in the leadership of young women of color is a strong bet for our country’s future. Our communities will be stronger, our systems will be stronger, and our democracy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New York City Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) and the Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) both demonstrate the potential for place-based initiatives that focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jung Hyun Choi and Laurie Goodman, in an article for Urban Institute, outline cyclical causes of the homeownership gap between black college graduates and white dropouts.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber at The 74 demonstrates how a recent lawsuit brought unequal integration efforts in Hartford, Connecticut under the public eye. • How can lawsuits like…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the Rhode Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals reveals a meager percentage of nonprofit organizations run by people of color. • Rhode…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In Canada, the government ignores Indigenous consent for local extraction and undermines Indigenous self-determination when it comes to land rights. Indigenous blockades are a way to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, writing for Forbes, discusses what white people should understand about Black History Month, specifically how America’s history shapes the harsh realities that Black Americans…