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Youth Development

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    Developing a Strong Core of Young Leaders

    FeedbackLabs May 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • FeedbackLabs describes the efforts of Global Fund for Children, a public foundation that promotes the voices of young leaders. • Why is it vital to develop…

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    Five Ways to Improve Global Literacy

    Devex

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sophie Edwards explains that approximately 750 million people over the age of 15 still lack basic reading and writing skills. Global literacy across the world needs to improve and is…

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    Books for Sharing the Joy and Potential of Giving with Younger Family Members

    National Center for Family Philanthropy

    We’re pleased to share here a collection of some of our favorite books for sharing the joy and potential of giving with younger family member, including the new “Hip Family’s…

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    Helping Rural Students Head to College During a Crisis

    The Aspen Institute May 14, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts and practitioners came together to discuss the barriers for rural students planning to go to college and how to best support them during COVID-19.  •…

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    How Family Background Influences Student Achievement

    Education Next

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Anna J. Egalite explains how family background and history influence the successes and achievements of students, creating an uneven playing field in schools. · How can…

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    What Does a COVID-19 Gap Year Experience Entail?

    EdSurge May 4, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeffrey R. Young, writing for EdSurge, discusses the rush of interest to participate in a gap year from prospective college students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  •…

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    Why a Youth-led Digital Strike is Important for this Year’s Earth Day

    GreenBiz Apr 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Youth vs. Apocalypse, a network of young climate justice activists in the San Francisco Bay Area, is planning a three-day youth-led digital strike this year for…

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    Student Perspectives on Remote Learning During COVID-19

    Education Dive Apr 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Organizations are garnering student perspective on remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and taking note of what to improve.  • What are the schools’ most significant…

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    Five Ways to Encourage Intentional Self-discovery in Learning

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sucheta Kamath discusses five essential learning habits that promote self-discovery in student learning.  • How can funders support districts, schools, and teachers that want to promote…

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    How Social Media Brings About Social Change

    Getting Smart

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Vander Ark reports that social media platforms can be used to bring about social change by enhancing turnout, making campaigns go viral, and organizing communities. …

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    The Impact of COVID-19 School Closures on Student Health

    Futurity Apr 14, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are insights from Julia Wolfson, an assistant professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan, and Roshanak Mehdipanah, an assistant professor of health behavior…

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    How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers

    Child Mind Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A survey by the Royal Society for Public Health shows the effects of social media on teenagers: high levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. · Can social…

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