This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from the Johns Hopkins for Civil Society Studies’ Nonprofit Economic Data Project shows the sustainability, growth, and vastness of the nonprofit sector as it reaches the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • BBC reports on former fighters of the Farc guerilla faction in Colombia who now find themselves without a formal education after the conflict has ended. One…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Workspace Education located in Connecticut and developed by Cath Fraise, is five plus acre campus that incorporates a maker education attitude with STEM, design learning in order…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: • YES! Magazine explores the mechanics of social safety net programs and finds that those that offered education, training and job search help for the unemployed were…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest’s PhilanTopic blog reviews Chris Hughes’ book Fair Shot: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which advocates for universal basic income (UBI) and a redistribution…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains and debunks myths regarding the future of our workforce in the context of the various technological advances. He also provides advice for governments…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Preparing for the automation age starts with following the current trends in education such as blended learning, personalized learning, student agency and more. • Will all schools start…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • TriplePundit reports on a $1.5 million grant from The Alliance for the American Dream, soliciting ideas for solving income equality and restoring a healthier middle class…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Christensen Institute interviews the CEO of iCouldBe, a nonprofit organization that connects mentors to classrooms in which the majority of the students are from lower socio-economic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The inconsistent nature of jobs in the gig economy can leave hardworking individuals with income volatility that prevents them from escaping poverty. • How can policy help these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Due to the rapid pace of urbanization throughout the world, there are higher rates of unemployed, urban youth that are moving towards patterns of violence instead of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Israel has made an effort to increase the diversity of its workforce, both in total participation and sector participation to drive their economy. • How can philanthropy…