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    Immigrant Workers Are Essential But Also the Most Vulnerable

    Migration Policy Institute Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from the Migration Policy Institute sheds light on why immigrant communities are essential for the workforce during COVID-19, but also one of the most…

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    Operating Digitally Is Critical to Address COVID-19

    Rockefeller Foundation Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social sector organizations that operate digitally are becoming necessary to respond to COVID-19, build resilience, and support vulnerable populations.  • How can you help organizations that…

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    Homelessness and the CARES Act

    National Alliance to End Homelessness Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Berg explains what the CARES Act to address the COVID-19 means for homeless individuals and the organizations that serve them.  • What are the immediate needs…

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    Improved Infection Control in Nursing Homes Needed to Prevent COVID-19

    The Conversation Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathryn Hyer, David Dosa, and Lindsay J. Peterson explain what is needed to keep nursing home residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.  • How can you advocate…

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    Inequalities and COVID-19

    Brookings Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Richard V. Reeves and Jonathan Rothwell show how class divides correlate to risk factors, increasing the gap between the class and deepening inequalities.  • Are you prepared to support…

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    Face Mask Shortage Leaves Farmworkers Unprotected

    The Counter Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Cimini explains that panic buyers and hospitals responding to coronavirus have created a shortage of face masks needed to safely conduct farm work.  • Supply shortages…

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    COVID-19 Highlights Connectivity Gap In Rural Communities

    Education Dive Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizing the importance of closing the digital divide in rural areas, superintendents report that the connectivity gap is still very prevalent. ·…

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    A Changing Climate Threatens Crop Diversity

    Harvest Public Media Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Harvest Public Media, Christopher Walljasper explains how the changing climate in North Dakota is leading some farmers to change the types of crops they grow. ·…

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    Detroit School Districts Provide More Meal Sites

    Chalkbeat Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The city of Detroit is expanding resources for recreational centers to become meal sites to feed and take care of Detroit students.  • What other supports…

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    Funding Requirements To Care For The Homeless During COVID-19

    Smart Cities Dive Mar 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · A new reports from the University of Pennsylvania, University of California Los Angeles and Boston University shows the increased threat posed by COVID-19 to people experiencing homelessness.…

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    The Digitization of the Classroom: What We’ve Learned

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The rise of technology used in education is a global trend. Education Dive discusses the digitization of the classroom and the opportunities and resources edtech offers…

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    Updating the Poverty Line Measurement Standard

    Pacific Standard

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Moon reports that the Trump Administration is considering adjusting the badly-outdated measurement system for the poverty line – but no the way that advocates had hoped. …

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