This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aaron S. Kesselheim reviews the origins of high prescription drug prices in the United States, as well as various policy mechanisms that can lead to more rational…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dale Neef reports that small rural communities in the United States have not had access to broadband internet, severely limiting their economic opportunities for growth and mobility. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rukmini Banerji highlights three trends in early education in India from the Annual Status of Education Reports (ASER). • How can funders use this information to guide efforts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay highlights research that analyzes graduation rates by race and ethnicity at colleges and universities in Virginia and Connecticut to better grasp inequality in these schools. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Melissa S. Kearney and Magne Mogstad explore the concept of a universal basic income program in the U.S. and argue it would do little to reduce inequality.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A case study based on recent data discusses how philanthropy is making an impact on inequality in India. • How can philanthropy support changemakers and drive progress in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Willen writes on the Varsity Blues scandal and how that ignited a lot of talks to change how college admissions work, however, not much real…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Wheaton, Emily Peiffer, and Victoria Tran explain how SNAP frees up resources for families and lifts them out of poverty. • How can funders work to increase access…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Sahm explains the history and benefits of the Community Reinvestment Act and how it could be improved going forward. • Is this the best way to increase…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Vox’s podcast discusses if the Canadian government’s child poverty benefit program (that gives parents money each month) is successful. • How should our government respond to child…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christine Jones, coordinator of Educational Technology in Palmdale School District, describes how the district leveled the technology playing field and closed tech disparities. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Reema Amin reports that cities across the country are grappling with tracking and mitigating PTA fundraising inequalities that create dramatic disparities in schools. • How can school funding…