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    College Students Who Could Get SNAP Benefits Aren’t

    Education Dive Jan 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, 1.8 million low-income students who qualify for benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are unaware of its existence. This program assists low-income…

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    Shaming in the Classroom is Not a Useful Tactic

    The Hechinger Report Jan 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Andre Perry at The Hechinger Report talks about the negative effects of shaming in the classroom and explains why the use of negative reinforcement an ineffective approach to…

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    5 Inspiring Young Women Fighting for Education in the Spirit of MLK

    Global Citizen Jan 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez, writing for Global Citizen, lists five young women of color who are making their mark through education activism, following in the footsteps of Martin Luther…

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    Don’t Overlook Special Ed Students in College

    Education Dive Jan 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive explains the need to give special education students the same support for higher ed as their peers, especially during the transition from high school.…

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    Mentorship Program Uses Action Sports To Reach Youth

    GOOD Magazine Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Kristin Marguerite Doidge, writing for GOOD Sports, discusses the mentorship program called Stoked, that uses sports to build leadership skills for young people.  • Why is…

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    10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About College Savings Plans

    Business Insider Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Business Insider post discusses 529 college savings plans and addresses some of the common misconceptions associated with them — including using them for K-12 education.  •…

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    Development Priorities: Gender Equality and Healthcare

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mariam Claeson explains why the Global Financing Facility focuses their global development funding on gender equality and health and nutrition for women and children.  • Is the best…

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    What We Mean When We Say “Ecosystem Coordinator”

    The Learning Accelerator Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Jennifer Wolfe, writing for The Learning Accelerator, examines how TLA can fix ecosystem gaps in education by using open educational resources so that educators can have…

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    Why We Need to Protect the Youngest Children From Homelessness

    National Alliance to End Homelessness Jan 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses that outside funding sources, as well as local state governments, need to play a role in helping the youngest children who are currently…

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    Smartphone Use Is Causing Sleep Deprivation

    The Conversation Jan 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Twenge, professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, explores the link between smartphone use and sleep deprivation in this article from The Conversation. •…

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    The Struggle of Outcome Measurement for Nonprofits

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jan 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Peter Fortenbaugh, writing for the Stanford Social Innovation Review, describes the hardships nonprofits face when trying to report compelling outcomes.  • How can philanthropists build strong relationships…

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    Investment in Black Men and Boys (Video)

    Grantcraft Jan 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this webinar, experts share insights into ways philanthropy can invest in black men and boys and work to build equitable communities. • What do black…

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