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    Colleges Seeking Radical Solutions to Battle Low Enrollment

    The Hechinger Report Nov 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • President of Willamette University, Steve Thorsett, describes his strategy of acquiring and/or merging with other institutions in order to increase enrollment rates.  • What are alternative…

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    Nebraska’s New Approach to Early Childhood Education

    Education Dive Nov 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, areas in Nebraska have reimagined the idea of early childhood education and adopted a new structure that encompasses the first 8 years…

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    This Test Can Predict Kindergarten Readiness

    Education Dive Nov 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers at the University of Missouri found that after examining kindergarten test results, they can predict student readiness for Kindergarten.  • How will this test help…

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    3 New Ways to Think About Charitable Giving

    Medium Nov 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Allison Roozen at Medium shares her own advice and personal experiences on how to think about charitable giving and make the most out of your donations.  • How…

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    Tech Companies Are Selling College on Mass Data Collection

    EdSurge Nov 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tech companies are set on selling mass data collection to colleges, touting that they can help institutions attract and retain students.  • What are the inefficiencies…

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    Civil Rights Activist Explains How to Support Student Achievement in Higher Education

    Urban Institute Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Freeman Hrabowski, former civil rights activist, and now President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, speaks on how he supports student achievement in higher education, STEM,…

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    How Recess Can Help Students Build Community

    Education Dive Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that recess which facilitates children playing freely together and offering a “brain break” can have numerous benefits, one being, teaching young people how to…

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    Illinois State Board Takes Over Public Charter Schools

    Chalkbeat Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are six key points to know regarding why and how the Illinois State Board of Education will be reviewing the charter commissions’ work and planning…

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    Here’s How Head Start Parents Are Building Careers As Early Childhood Educators

    EdSurge Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Burstein at EdSurge reports on programs that are empowering and teaching parents how to build careers as early childhood educators.  • How can you support the…

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    Why Career Exploration Must Be a K–12 Priority

    Getting Smart Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Some education experts believe that career exploration should start earlier in elementary school, and offer ideas on how to make this a priority for  K-12 students. …

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    More Support Needed to Keep Detroit Kids in School

    Chalkbeat Nov 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lori Higgins reports that research has identified causes of absenteeism in Detroit that schools alone can not adequately address. • How can funders partner effectively to form…

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    Successfully Instilling a Growth Mindset in Ninth-graders

    MDRC Nov 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Study of Learning Mindsets implemented a nation-wide study that showed that low-cost interventions successfully instilled a growth mindset in ninth-graders.  • Can this be…

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