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    Improving Competition to Lower U.S. Prescription Drug Costs

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Feb 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Aaron S. Kesselheim reviews the origins of high prescription drug prices in the United States, as well as various policy mechanisms that can lead to more rational…

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    The Importance of Getting Youth Involved in Voting

    EdSource

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Washburn  explains that 99Rootz works to catalyze young people around voting rights awareness in California’s central valley.  • How can funders support youth civic engagement? How are youth…

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    Small Town Rural Communities Lacking Broadband Also Lack Economic Growth

    Small Cities Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dale Neef reports that small rural communities in the United States have not had access to broadband internet, severely limiting their economic opportunities for growth and mobility. …

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    Early Education Trends in India

    India Development Review Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rukmini Banerji highlights three trends in early education in India from the Annual Status of Education Reports (ASER). • How can funders use this information to guide efforts…

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    How To Get Kids Interested In Health Care Careers

    Medium Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arizona State University highlights the Summer Health Institute, which they have partnered up with to teach kids about jobs in the health care sector. • In order…

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    ‘New Agricultural Revolution’ Needed to Boost Food Security, Cut Emissions

    Eco-Business Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pieter Nuboer argues that a lot of technology to reduce emissions from agriculture and farming and gather more crops is already available, but the adoption of…

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    Another Way to Quantify Inequality Inside Colleges

    The Hechinger Report Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay highlights research that analyzes graduation rates by race and ethnicity at colleges and universities in Virginia and Connecticut to better grasp inequality in these schools. •…

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    Why We Need to Maintain Crop Diversity

    Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education provides information about the importance of maintaining crop diversity for farmers, communities, and the world.  • How can funders help farmers follow…

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    Universal Basic Income as a Policy Response to Current Challenges

    The Brookings Institution

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Melissa S. Kearney and Magne Mogstad explore the concept of a universal basic income program in the U.S. and argue it would do little to reduce inequality.…

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    Information Lacking for Seniors Looking for Assisted Living

    The Conversation Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lindsay J. Peterson explains that the aging population does not have adequate information about assisted living options. • How can funders best close the information gap for…

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    India: What the 2020 Budget Means for the Social Sector

    India Development Review Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Noshir Dadrawala explains how India’s social sector will be impacted by the 2020 budget and how to appropriately respond to the changes to come.  • How can…

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    The Harmful Effects of Teacher Turnover

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jessica Campisi reports on research published in the journal Education Finance and Policy and explains that the most harmful effects of teacher turnover are felt by students who…

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