This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Businesses are reporting that they expect more from students when it comes to basic workplace skills such as communicating, thinking critically and being able to collaborate. • Some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report explains how schools in some districts use teacher-leaders — educators who not only lead classrooms, but who also coach colleagues — to improve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Associated Press discusses a new report about job training in California. Many advocates are urging the state’s governor-elect Gavin Newsom to adopt a stronger workforce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has pledged $1 million to train teachers about neuroscience through the expansion of Neuroteach Global, a professional development program for educators. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) have been around for decades but are changing now to incorporate both technology and communication skills to respond to the emerging…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When Shannon Revels came home to Oakland after nearly 15 years in prison, he found his criminal record made it difficult to get a job. But through the Center for…
When Betty McCay finished a 27-year prison sentence, she was 63 and needed help finding work. The Oakland, California, chapter of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), an organization that helps…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Women Moving Millions recently announced the hiring of a new executive director and the addition of a new board chair. Both women have experience that will help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Google and nonprofit MotherCoders are partnering to offer mothers in New York City training and development in tech skills so that they can re-enter the changing workforce. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Cantor reports that as college degrees become increasingly common and decreasingly valuable, prep schools are working to prepare students for employment without college degrees. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive explains how student internships can help youths find their passions, while also expanding job and career opportunities in the future. • What skills would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Anderson and Oren Cass discuss The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America and how America can move toward a better workforce. …