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    How Governments Can Take Risks and Learn from Their Failures [Video]

    The Aspen Institute Aug 10, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At The Aspen Institute, experts discuss how we can encourage governments to take risks and use them as opportunities to learn from their mistakes. • Why…

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    Rising Evictions During COVID Are Hitting Kids the Hardest

    Hechinger Report Aug 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At The Hechinger Report, Barbara Shelly warns of the disproportionate effects of rising evictions during COVID on kids and students. • How do rising evictions during…

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    How COVID-19 Impacts Student Debt in Low-Income Households

    Brookings Aug 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from Brookings indicates the way in which COVID-19 impacts student debt, with disproportionately increasing levels in low-income households. • Why does COVID-19 put ]those…

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    COVID-19 Response Needs Community Engagement

    India Development Review Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study from the Bridgespan Group identifies key community engagement models in India that offer lessons for effective COVID-19 response.  • How might a community…

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    How Schools Can Potentially Keep Teachers From Quitting

    Futurity Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New research presents reasons why educators are leaving the profession but can also inform strategies on how to keep them from quitting during the pandemic. •…

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    How One App is Helping Deliver Fresh Produce to Food Deserts

    Fast Company Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An app called Tangelo now makes it easy to get fresh produce and fruit delivered to individuals, especially those who live in food deserts.  • How…

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    How Communities Can Encourage Inclusive Public Spaces

    Urban Institute Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three strategies that communities can promote to make inclusive public spaces for homeless populations.  • How can donors support community-led strategies to housing issues?…

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    Bringing Rooftop Solar to Communities of Color

    GreenBiz Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lacey Shaver and Ryan Shea explain why programs are needed to overcome the barriers to rooftop solar that communities of color face.  • What role can you…

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    As the Coronavirus Rages in Prisons, Ethical Issues of Crime and Punishment Become More Compelling

    The Conversation Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Austin Sarat explains ethical issues around health in prisons in the US brought to the fore by the COVID-19 pandemic.  • What role can you play in…

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    Nuclear Threats Are Increasing – Here’s How the US Should Prepare for a Nuclear Event

    The Conversation Aug 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Cham Dallas unpacks the short- and long-term implications of a nuclear event and what is needed to prepare for such an event in the US. • What…

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    Reimagining Safety and Liberation

    NCRP Aug 7, 2020

    As calls to #defundthepolice reach the budget proposals of local and state decision-makers, we are reminded of the prescient call of NCRP members like the Ella Baker Center. In the wake…

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    Solar-powered Farms Emerge as Cost-Effective Solutions for Farmers

    Harvest Public Media Aug 6, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Farmers are utilizing solar power as a cost-effective way to power their farms and partner with local co-ops.  • How can donors support and spread awareness…

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