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    Debate Around Testing Second Ebola Vaccine

    News from Science Jul 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although Merck & Co has developed a highly effective vaccine for Ebola, quantity is limited and only given to those at high risk of contracting the disease. Experts…

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    The Problem With Plastic

    Surfrider Foundation Jul 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Surfrider Foundation, Rachael Coccia addresses the major problems with plastic: not only does it litter our world and hurt life on our planet, but the lifecycle…

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    Supporting Dual Language Learner Success in Superdiverse PreK-3 Classrooms

    Migration Policy Institute Jul 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Migration Policy Institute research reveals that effectively teaching children in superdiverse classrooms has lasting benefits for children and their communities.  • How can philanthropy support the expansion of…

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    Eight Immigration Policy Areas for the U.S. to Consider in 2019

    Migration Policy Institute Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Doris Meissner and Julia Gelatt share eight immigration poly areas that the United States to consider in 2019 as the debate around the subject heats up.  • How can…

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    Congress Must Act Now to Help All Americans Give

    Independent Sector Jul 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dan Cardinali at Independent Sector writes how the nonprofit sector can collectively urge Congress to take action when it comes to expanding charitable giving incentives. • How can…

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    The History of the Charitable Tax Deduction

    HistPhil Jul 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicolas J. Duquette shares the history of the charitable tax deduction in the United States, dispelling myths about the motivations behind the law.  • How does this…

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    Policy Recommendations to Improve Educational Equity for Rural Schools

    Tennessee Educational Equity Coalition Jul 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tennessee Educational Equity Coalition provides policy recommendations to improve educational equity for rural schools.  • How can funders help to implement policy improvements for rural schools?  •…

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    Why Our Voting Methods Matter: What You Should Know If You Invest in Democracy

    The Center for Election Science Jul 1, 2019

    This article is an introduction to a multi-part series about election reform from The Center for Election Science. Read parts two and three. Immigration. Climate change. Healthcare. These are just…

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    What the First Step Act Means for Non-Citizens

    The Marshall Project Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although the First Step Act is set to release 3,000 federal prisoners come mid-July, The Marshall Project explains that it has a much different impact for 750…

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    Legal Protections for K-12 English Learner and Immigrant-Background Students

    Migration Policy Institute Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This brief describes policy guidelines to help English Learners (ELs) and immigrant-background students have access to high-quality education.  • The author points out that states and…

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    Scaling Local SDG Implementation Through City Leadership

    The Brookings Institution Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Government officials from cities around the world propose creating specific agendas for cities to take local action and scale implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. · How…

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    Higher Education Act Reauthorization

    The Heritage Foundation Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this issue brief from The Heritage Foundation, Lindsey Burke discusses the major improvements needed in higher education and how to ease the burden of federal regulation. ·…

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