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    The Merits of Pay-for-Success Programs to Fund Social Services

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Shumway, Jake Segal, and Michael Etzel explain the merits of pay-for-success programs as a cost-effective way to fund social services.  • What social services could best…

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    Nonprofits Are Playing a Vital Role in Civic Engagement

    Johnson Center Jul 8, 2019

    Anecdotally, America seems to be experiencing a great surge in civic engagement. The Women’s March on Washington brought millions of people together on every continent in January 2017, and tens…

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    Who Pays for Public Elementary Education?

    U.S. Department of Education | Common Core Data | Institute of Education Sciences Jul 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report lays out funding sources and district spending for public elementary school districts in the 2014-2015 school year, the fiscal year 2015. • Where are the disparities…

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    Changing Patterns of Immigration Enforcement in the US

    The American Immigration Council Jul 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors discuss the changing patterns of immigration enforcement in the US under the Trump administration and how recent shifts have led to more arrests and…

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    Only 10 Years Left Until the SDG Deadline

    Wellcome Jul 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · With only 10 years left until the 2030 deadline, Alex Harris at Wellcome explains that we are not on track to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals.…

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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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    Canada and The Sustainable Development Goals

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Canada’s rapid development will be a factor in addressing global challenges in tandem with the SDGs. This will require community-driven solutions and innovation. • What is…

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    Civic Philanthropy in the UK: What Can We Learn From It?

    Charities Aid Foundation Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rhodri Davies, writing for Charities Aid Foundation, discusses the history of UK philanthropy and how it helped shape UK cities and towns today.  • How can…

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    Five Facts You May Not Know About the United Nations

    United Nations Foundation Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chloe Bennett, writing for the United Nations Foundation, lists five facts about the United Nations and its work that you might not know. • How can…

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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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