The Community Compass is a new measurement tool designed to help communities better understand how public spaces and programs support connection, belonging and trust. In this video, Home Region Program Officer Ana Aguayo explains how the Community Compass works and why it matters for communities.
More than half of teachers in the United States say they couldn’t take any paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. Most had to rely on accrued sick days instead. Only two states currently offer 12 weeks of fully paid leave with coverage for long-term substitutes.
Across Arkansas, employers are grappling with today’s workforce shortages. The most pressing question: Where will our next generation of skilled workers come from, and will they be ready?
Oceans are a source of food security for billions of people and a cornerstone of resilience in the face of climate change. Yet the flow of capital into ocean-positive solutions has been limited. This has left a gap between philanthropy and impact investment, slowing the pace of change.
