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    How Employers Can Help End Intergenerational Poverty

    The Aspen Institute Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Daniel Porterfield at The Aspen Institute uses his own experience to talk about how support from organizations and employers can allow families the opportunity to break…

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    Study Shows Where Gaps Are for STEM Achievement

    EdSource Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The firm, STEMconnector, shares research that shows why many students will not go into STEM careers even if they are qualified for them.  • How can funders work…

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    Children’s and Young Adult Books Celebrating Black History Month

    Mashable Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In honor of Black History Month, here are seven new children’s books that highlight Black heroes and sheroes to discuss during Black History Month and beyond. …

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    Trend in Employee Activism on Sustainability

    1Business World Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is an increasing trend in employee activism among corporations, as statistics reveal that more millennials are choosing to work at companies with corporate sustainability programs. …

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    New Yorkers’ Disproportionate Poverty in Recent Years

    Philanthropy News Digest by Candid Feb 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest reports on how poverty in New York City remains more prevalent than in the rest of the country, especially for women and people…

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    When the Government Failed Puerto Rico, Local Communities Stepped Up

    YES! Magazine Feb 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Coral Natalie Negron Almodovar describes how after Hurricane Maria and earthquakes devastated the island territory of Puerto Rico, grassroots activists are helping ensure that recovery will be…

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    Teacher Home Visits Are Effective, But Safety Concerns Remain

    Education Dive Feb 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa reports how school districts, Head Start and other groups are urging teachers to take precautions when conducting home visits in both rural and…

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    How U.S. Farming Can Tackle Climate Change

    YES! Magazine Feb 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ronnie Cummins explains how American farmers can tackle climate change through practices including regenerative agriculture.  • How can funders support transitioning practices in American farming?  • Find…

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    Seattle’s New Affordable Housing Search Tool

    Smart Cities Dive Feb 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kristin Musulin reports that Seattle has released a new tool that is designed to connect people experiencing homelessness to affordable housing.  • How can funders help this…

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    Skyrocketing Rents Require Large-Scale Government Response

    Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University Feb 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In their study for the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, researchers call attention to massive issues in rental affordability and how government resources…

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    Shaping Internships for Needs for the Adult Learners

    EdSurge Feb 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Companies are now offering creative internships that are remote or virtual-based so that adult learners can have the flexibility they need to pursue career opportunities.  •…

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    Strategies to Make Mobile Giving Safe and Effective

    Forbes Feb 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Coleman offers tips about ensuring secure and accessible mobile giving platforms for donors. • Why is it important to create a safe atmosphere in a…

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