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    Building the STEM Workforce Our Future Economy Needs

    Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Oct 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author highlights organizations such as Project Lead the Way which helps students from Kindergarten through high school learn STEM subjects in their core curriculum. • How will…

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    Going Global with Virtual Field Trips in the Classroom

    Getting Smart

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachelle Dene Poth reports that augmented and virtual reality tools are becoming popular in the classroom and are enhancing student learning by creating virtual field trips.  • How…

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    Why Unretirement Is Working for Older Americans

    RAND Corporation Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • RAND’s American Working Conditions Survey revealed a trend called “unretirement,” meaning that the elderly respondents said that they would return to the workforce for the right opportunity. …

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    Addressing Climate Change Misinformation In Schools

    Education Dive Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Educators are ensuring that students who would like to address climate change issues have access to the most accurate information.  • What resources are available to…

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    The Mobile Kitchen Changing Food Education Across the U.S.

    Food Tank Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights The Charlie Cart Project, a mobile kitchen that is traveling across America teaching children and adults how to make healthy food choices and…

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    Charter Schools Partnerships With Colleges Helps Prepare Students for the Future

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    Giving Compass’ Take: • Beth Hawkins reports that in New Orleans, at KIPP Renaissance High School, juniors are taking classes with professors from Bard College to gain extra college credit and…

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    Can Lessons From Finland Help American Education?

    The Hechinger Report

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Hynes and William Doyle share insight from Finland, where innovative classroom practices and school reforms have shown positive results. • From emphasizing well-being to investing…

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    Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health

    Zero to Three Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from Zero to Three analyzes the impacts of early childhood mental health consultation and found gains for children, staff, parents, and families.  • What programs…

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    Are Teacher Certifications Overly Burdensome?

    The Heritage Foundation Oct 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jude Schwalbach argues that the majority of states require overly burdensome teacher certifications that hurt charter schools.  • How can funders work to ensure that students have…

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    Early Childhood Innovation is Expanding to Five U.S. Cities

    Bloomberg Philanthropies Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Five cities are going to replicate the successful Providence Talks early childhood education program, winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, an innovation competition for cities. •…

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    Report Highlights Several California School Districts for Performance

    Education Dive Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) released a report calling attention to seven California school districts that have seen an increase in student achievement and high-quality growth. …

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    For Older Teens, Phone Dependence Can Predict Depression

    Futurity Oct 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take:  • Researchers report that young people hooked on their smartphones may have an increased risk for depression and loneliness. • How can nonprofits make sure teens struggling with…

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