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    Seeing Project-based Learning In Action [Video]

    Buck Institute for Education

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Buck Institute for Education has produced a series of videos that demonstrate Project-based Learning projects in real-time, so that educators can see the nuts and…

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    New Study Indicates Lasting Gains in Student Test Scores at Charter Network

    The 74 Jan 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, students in the charter networks in New Jersey’s largest city showed improvement on standardized test scores compared to other students attending…

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    Teaching Students Practical Skills

    Getting Smart Jan 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kyle Wagner lays out age-appropriate opportunities to teach students practical skills throughout their education.  • How can funders help identify and spread best practices in this…

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    Farming Giant Engages in Place-based Philanthropy

    The Hechinger Report Jan 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Business owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick turned to place-based philanthropy and built Wonderful College Prep charter school in Lost Hills, California, to invest in education opportunities…

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    Bolstering Black Male Achievement Programs to Lower Dropout Rates

    Stanford News Jan 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study led by Thomas S. Dee, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), demonstrates that black male achievement programs and similar investments can have…

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    Sharing Funds to Address Parent Fundraising Disparities in New York

    Chalkbeat Jan 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New York City Councilman Mark Treyger requested that the school PTAs share their funds across districts to fill the significant parent fundraising gaps between schools.  •…

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    School Leaders Can Learn from Martin Luther King Jr’s Shared-Power Leadership Style

    Education Dive Jan 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Former history teacher Michael McQuillan writes how Martin Luther King Jr. and other key civil rights figures set an example for administrators. • What is the state…

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    How the Next Generation is Learning About Solar Energy in Colorado Towns

    Grist Jan 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In small Colorado towns, solar energy is becoming the way forward for communities left behind by the coal industry. In North Fork Valley, solar classes are combining…

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    Social-Emotional Learning for Low-income Students

    The 74 Jan 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Wings program is a nonprofit organization that teaches students social-emotional skills using after-school programs.  • How can donors help expand these partnerships between nonprofits and…

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    How to Design More Inclusive Workshops

    eJewish Philanthropy Jan 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Arielle Levy, writing for eJewish Philanthropy, shares tips on how to create engaging and inclusive workshops that fully reach participants.  • How would donors benefit from…

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    Edtech Trends Coming in 2020

    The 74 Jan 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As more technology takes over schools and classrooms, here is a list of edtech trends to watch for in 2020.  • How can donors support new…

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    Are Big Tech Monopolies Ruining American Capitalism?

    Futurity Jan 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to economist Luigi Zingales of the University of Chicago, American capitalism is once again under threat from monopolies, especially tech ones.  • How can philanthropy create a…

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