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    How Behavioral Science Can Help Students Get To and Through College

    ideas 42 | Nudge 4 | Heckscher Foundation for Children Jun 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • ideas 42,Nudge 4 , and the Heckscher Foundation for Children present this guide walking through the implementation of proven behavioral interventions to help students get to…

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    What is College Presidents’ Role in the Higher Ed Affordability Conversation?

    Education Dive Jun 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive talks with Eric Kaler about his experience as President of the University of Minnesota and the battles he fought over tuition funding and college affordability. ·…

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    Report: Strengthening Need-Based Aid Key to College Affordability

    Education Dive Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy suggests colleges and policymakers strengthen need-based financial aid for low-income college students to achieve college affordability.…

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    How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Adult Educational and Employment Outcomes

    National Center for Education Statistics Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • National Center for Education Statistics breaks down data that shows that the socioeconomic status of ninth-grade students in 2009 was a significant factor in pursuing adult education.…

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    The Decline of the Purchasing Power of Pell Grants

    UNCF Jun 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • UNCF reports that the purchasing power of Pell Grants has declined significantly, undercutting the efficacy of the program and creating need for changes.  • How can…

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    Diploma Requirements Still Out of Step With Higher Ed Eligibility In Most States

    Education Dive May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive explains that high schools across the country should reevaluate their diploma requirements and ensure they prepare students for college by meeting typical eligibility requirements at…

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    One Way Colleges Can Push Students to Find Careers

    The Hechinger Report May 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John Swallow explains how liberal arts colleges can use nudges to increase the number of students that find jobs after college.  • What nudges and support are…

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    Charters and District Schools Share Strategies on Getting Low-Income Students Through College

    KIPP May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The San Antonio Independent School District partnered with Mark Larson, who oversees the KIPP charter schools in San Antonio, to share strategies on how best to get low-income…

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    The Critical Role of Universities to Address the Leadership Gap Among Women and Minorities

    Getting Smart May 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin, writing for Getting Smart, discusses how university faculty can encourage diversity by empowering more women and minorities within higher education.  •  The…

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    Shifting Demographics of Undergraduates in the United States

    Pew Research Center May 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard Fry and Anthony Cilluffo report that the increase in undergraduates in the United States over the last two decades has been driven by low-income students and students…

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    Is Higher Education Truly Committed to Diversity?

    The Hechinger Report May 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry, writing for The Hechinger Report, explores findings from a Pell Institute report, revealing that students in the highest socioeconomic quintiles were eight times more…

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    Public Education Leadership Project

    Harvard Business School May 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Public Education Leadership Project at Harvard University is a joint initiative of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School that helps improve…

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