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    How Dangerous is Marijuana, Really?

    The Marshall Project Jan 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Bill Keller talks with Alex Berenson, Keith Humphreys, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, and Mark A.R. Kleiman about the possible impacts of legalizing marijuana and how it affects the human…

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    Is SEL the Best Way to Educate the Whole Child?

    EducationNext Jan 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Commission on Social, Emotional & Academic Development released a report titled, “From a Nation at Risk, to a Nation at Hope” that examines how…

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    5 Inspiring Young Women Fighting for Education in the Spirit of MLK

    Global Citizen Jan 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez, writing for Global Citizen, lists five young women of color who are making their mark through education activism, following in the footsteps of Martin Luther…

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    Measuring Social Impact: Three Tips for Nonprofits

    Causeartist Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take • Causeartist provides three helpful tips when measuring social impact for nonprofits: develop a sustainable framework, maintain the human element, and take advantage of partnerships. • Which…

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    Hate and Violence on the Rise: Is History Repeating Itself? [Audio]

    Futurity Jan 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jim Ver Steeg at Futurity talks with Nora Rubel, Thomas Fleischman, and Laura Elenbaas of the University of Rochester about the rise of hate and violence in America.  · How has…

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    Why History Museums Are Good Places for Community and Civil Discourse

    InsideSources Jan 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This InsideSources post explains how history museums might be good safe places for civil discourse across America and help bridge our increasingly-widening divides. • How might…

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    Solving America’s Civics Education Crisis

    InsideSources Jan 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Talgo offers solutions for American’s civics education crisis: changing the amount, content, and delivery of civics classes.  • How can funders help states’ shift their civics…

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    Fostering Trust Through Civic Investment in Shared Public Spaces

    Medium Jan 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Akron Civic Commons shows how communities can build trust and foster strong relationships with local actors by investing in shared public spaces.  • The author discusses critical lessons…

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    The Science to Watch In 2019 That May Change the World

    The Naked Scientists Jan 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • From smart bionics to increased social network transparency, this Horizon magazine article (via The Naked Scientists) explores some of the scientific breakthroughs that will make a…

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    A DIY Vision for Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Civil Society for 2019

    Nonprofit Quarterly Jan 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • From fully embracing the energy and leadership of young people to fostering more racial inclusion, the editors at Nonprofit Quarterly look at hopes for 2019 in philanthropy.…

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    How Government Can be Proactive in Civic Dialogue Through the Arts

    Americans for the Arts Jan 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mr. Jacque Liu shares the story of Philadelphia’s Civic Practice program, when government engaged artists in civic dialogue.  • How can funders learn from this model? How would…

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    Want to Build Human Capital? Invest in WASH

    WASHfunders Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for WASHfunders, Dan Jones explains that to build human capital, you must understand the importance of and invest in clean water, sanitation and hygiene. · How can…

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