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Boards and Governance

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    Turning a Commitment to Outcomes Into Practice

    Governing Magazine Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Governing magazine post argues that a vision for results-driven government isn’t enough — the way business is conducted needs to change. • One example given is…

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    Takeaways From NYC’s Response To Discrimination Charges In Specialized High Schools Lawsuit

    Chalkbeat Jan 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In light of discrimination charges filed against New York specialized high schools, Christina Veiga provides four key takeaways from New York City’s response to the lawsuit.  ·…

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    College Students Who Could Get SNAP Benefits Aren’t

    Education Dive Jan 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, 1.8 million low-income students who qualify for benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are unaware of its existence. This program assists low-income…

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    Key Takeaways from Education Reform in Louisiana

    Education Next Jan 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Phyllis W. Jordan asks Louisiana’s state superintendent of schools John White on what he has learned about education reform during his tenure. • White has pursued…

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    Long-Term Debt Threatens L.A. Teacher Strike

    The 74 Jan 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Taylor Swaak investigates how the long-term debt of the LAUSD complicates the Los Angeles teacher strike. • What can education advocates do in the short term…

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    Prison Reform: What Are The Next Steps?

    The Marshall Project Jan 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Justin George examines the scope of the First Step Act and suggests how Congress could move forward with additional steps on prison reform in this article…

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    Using Impact Data For Decision Making

    NPC Jan 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In order to make an informed decision, individuals rely on data. Here, Nicola Pritchard shares advice from panel members at a recent NPC seminar about what impact…

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    The Criminal Justice Reform Bill You’ve Never Heard Of

    The Marshall Project Jan 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Eli Hager at The Marshall Project discusses an unknown criminal justice reform bill called the First Step Act and the recent passing of major juvenile justice legislation.…

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    Oceans Suffer During Government Shutdown

    Surfrider Foundation Jan 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this article, The Surfrider Foundation investigates how federal agency closures are impacting marine environments, including clean water management and enforcement against pollution. • What can…

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    Study Finds Elected School Board Members Are Most Likely to Be White, Wealthy and Republican

    The 74 Jan 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study published in the American Educational Research Association’s open access journal finds that school board members are disproportionately coming from whiter, affluent, and more educated neighborhoods.  …

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    New Group Will Connect School Board Members to Collaborate Across Cities

    Chalkbeat Jan 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • School boards are joining forces to create a group that provides consulting and collaboration to build a “national community” of school board members.  • What are the potential…

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    How to Optimize Nonprofit Executive Team Composition

    The Bridgespan Group Jan 7, 2019

    Careful assessment of what you need to lead your organization over the long haul provides a good starting point from which to consider who and what roles should be on…

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