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Democracy

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    Do Third-grade Retention Policies Work?

    Education Dive Aug 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Naaz Modan discusses the varying success of third-grade retention policies aimed at boosting reading ability across the United States.  • What role can funders play in supporting…

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    Criminals Take Advantage of Sanctuary Policies for Illegal Immigrants

    The Heritage Foundation Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Hans von Spakovsky and Greg Walsh explain how illegal immigrants with criminal records have taken advantage of sanctuary policies and committed heinous crimes…

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    A Timely Call for a Trust-driven Approach to Philanthropy

    Philanthropy In Focus Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Philanthropy In Focus, Rolf Alter and Timo Unger address the lack of trust in civil society and discuss Philanthropy.Insight’s framework for working towards trust-driven philanthropy.  · What…

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    On the Road toward Equity: Leveraging Mixed-Income Communities and Health

    Grantmakers In Health Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Grantmakers In Health take a look at mixed-income communities and share their findings for health funders to achieve equity and inclusion in care. · What opportunities do mixed-income…

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    The Challenge of Measuring Charity

    Wired Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Wired, Joi Ito discusses the struggles of measuring the impact of philanthropy and the effectiveness of grants and investments. · What challenges do philanthropists and…

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    What Are The Effects Of Providing Healthcare For All?

    Pacific Standard Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After recent Democratic debates discussing healthcare coverage, Francie Diep discusses the potential impact of providing healthcare to everyone, including undocumented immigrants. · How would universal healthcare…

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    New Platform Gives Public A Voice In Urban Planning

    Fast Company Aug 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • CoUrbanize is a web platform that allows the public to advise and comment on new building developments, ensuring that surrounding communities can be a part of…

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    States Step Up to the Climate Challenge With Innovation and Ambition

    Skoll Foundation Aug 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Skoll Foundation examines how states across the U.S. are raising the bar when it comes to climate action by  implementing new policies. · What types…

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    NYC Schools Adopt Culturally Responsive Curriculum Plan

    Education Dive Aug 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, New York City schools have decided to implement a culturally responsive curriculum plan to remove ingrained patterns of bias and promote inclusion. ·…

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    How Co-Creation Can Help NGOs Improve

    Aspen Institute Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dennis Whittle, co-founder and CEO of Feedback Labs, describes how co-creation, the process of collaboration between policymakers and constituents, can help organizations thrive.  • Have you seen examples…

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    Five Ways To Build More Inclusive Programs in Career Education

    The Hechinger Report

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy shares five recommendations for producing inclusive and thoughtful career and technical education programs.  • How will these programs help…

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    Implementing a Fragility Strategy

    Brookings Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • George Ingram and Nancy Lindborg discuss the implementation of fragility strategies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.  • How can funders learn from and improve…

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