This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute explains how Miami Dade College is helping students find success after they graduate from the community college. • How can funders help community colleges improve the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Southern California Grantmakers shares how philanthropists can get involved in the 2020 census to ensure an accurate count that improves equity in the distribution of government funds. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Geoffrey Gertz and Homi Kharas highlight gaps in co-operative efforts to end global poverty that leave vulnerable groups behind based on 2018 data. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Liz Willen discusses Anthony Abraham Jack’s new book detailing the obstacles economically disadvantaged students face on elite campuses and how these institutions can do a better job…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Johns Hopkins University researchers found that students in Baltimore who rely on public transit to get to school have higher rates of absenteeism. • Complicated commutes are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that many people who live alone excel at creating and nurturing personal relationships. Rather than forgoing relationships, they are redefining them in more expansive ways, reports The Atlantic.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez reports that Jaden Smith’s company JUST Water is bringing clean water to Flint, MI through a mobile filtration system. • Is this a suitable and sustainable…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In an effort to address concerns about losing preschoolers and staff to public schools, Chicago will steer an additional $50 million toward community-based programs to help babies,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fox News reports a new proposal in Chicago to give $1,000 per month to citizens and struggling families in need. • A 2017 Pew Research Center study found…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Melissa Fries at The Hechinger Report gives her take on three ways to help more low-income students get through college: teaching money management, organizing their course load, and receiving guidance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay explains how researchers have identified fraud and widespread bias in 30 years of education research that has been used to shape schools. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tiffany Jones explains that free college tuition in insufficient to close race and wealth gaps in college attainment because disadvantaged students need additional supports. • What type of…