This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shireen Jejeebhoy says that in order to have successful social change, we start with testing and preparing before implementing projects. • How can we utilize community mobilization…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More socioeconomic and racial integration is happening in early childcare programs in New York City due to a funding overhaul. • What are the benefits of diversity in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Children who could not become innovators due to their socioeconomic status or gender and were not able to make the same networks as others are known as “Lost…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lowell Milken, writing for The 74, honors educator Dr. Scott Ridley for his work in elevating teacher practices, stressing the importance of teacher development and preparedness. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This OZY article examines how the southernmost U.S. states see a significantly smaller amount of philanthropic funding than the rest of the country (around 44 percent less). •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Preston explains how residential facilities in Pennsylvania – and across the country – are failing to provide foster kids with a proper education. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Fay, writing for The 74, discusses the research behind the impact that school infrastructure and environment have on student learning. • How can funders get involved in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Business of Giving host, Denver Frederick, interviews co-founder and CEO of Simprints, about the unique way that the organization battles poverty. • How can other organizations learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brawley Union High School saw dramatic increases in academic achievement after developing a curriculum that included writing in every class. • How can writing change the way students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains key areas that will be affected by Brazil’s new President, Jair Bolsonaro, and the specific implications for social issues in Brazil. • How will Brazil need support from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Antionette Carroll, founder of the social justice nonprofit Creative Reaction Lab, recruited college students to understand how design can perpetuate inequitable realities for communities. • The most recent project of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Funders for Justice (FFJ) interviewed Zachary Norris, Executive Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, about how to move forward in 2018 with movements that garner…