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    We Need to Humanize Education More Than We Need to Personalize Learning

    EdSurge Apr 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for EdSurge, Randy Weiner explains that the need to find a humanizing focus in education supersedes the need to personalize education. · How can education find a…

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    1.1 Million Children in Need of Assistance Due to Venezuelan Crisis

    UNICEF Apr 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • UNICEF reports that more than a million children displaced by the Venezuela crisis will need support in 2019. • How can funders work together to address…

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    More Wealthy Communities Seceding From School Districts

    Education Dive Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new report from nonprofit EdBuild, more wealthy communities are trying to leave their school districts, resulting in under-funded and under-resourced schools.  • How can donors think…

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    3 Ways To Combat Climate Change According To Young Activists

    Mashable Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two young activists share how they take action to battle climate change by understanding the issue, the politics, and the role of government.  • How can…

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    Finding Unity Through Volunteering In Divided Times

    The Mission Continues Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren DelRicci shares how volunteering through The Mission Continues helped to build unity and community among veterans.  • How can funders support groups that bring people together to…

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    2019: U.S. Climate Policy

    Brookings Apr 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philip Wallach unpacks various facets of U.S. climate policy including international agreements, state actions, and national actions.  • How can funders work to effectively shape climate policy…

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    The Trump Administration Really Wants to Cut Education Funding. Congress Doesn’t.

    The Atlantic Apr 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Adam Harris explains that although the Trump administration’s budget proposal for the 2020 fiscal year suggests cutting $7.1 billion in funding for the Department of Education, Congress is expected…

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    Should Charitable Deduction be Limited for the Wealthy?

    Alliance For Charitable Reform Apr 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marques Chavez at Alliance For Charitable Reform writes on the debate over limiting charitable deductions for the wealthy, however, if a plan was implemented, it could change how…

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    How to Make Marine Protected Areas Stick

    GrantCraft

    Giving Compass’ Take: • GrantCraft gives an overview of ocean conservation in California, specifically the challenges in implementing marine protection legislation. The case study here is how The Campbell Foundation…

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    Federal Child Care Subsidies in Different States

    Urban Institute Apr 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Institute, the authors discuss policy differences regarding federal child care subsidies in each of the 50 states and U.S. territories. •…

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    Income Inequality May Not be a Good Measure of Equity

    Urban Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Institute, the authors discuss the difference between income inequality and inclusion, arguing that inclusion is a better metric for equity at…

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    Principles for Operating in a Government-Run System

    IDR Apr 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from IDR, the author gives advice for how nonprofit organizations ought to operate within government-run systems. • In what areas or industries might…

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