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    Universal Childcare Could Have Terrible Social Consequences

    Cato Institute Aug 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Cato Institute, Ryan Bourne discusses the limitations of federally-funded universal childcare programs and the negative effects it would have on youth development. · How does…

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    Five Benefits of Summer Learning Programs

    The Hechinger Report Aug 10, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Brenda McLaughlin discusses five benefits of summer learning programs for educators. Not only is the summer a great time for students to keep up with their…

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    Five Ways To Build More Inclusive Programs in Career Education

    The Hechinger Report

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy shares five recommendations for producing inclusive and thoughtful career and technical education programs.  • How will these programs help…

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    How Private Schools Are Working to Increase Access to Enrollment

    The 74 Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report released by Bellwether Education Partners analyzed how private schools are helping increase access for low-to middle-income families.  • How are schools in your community…

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    17 Indigenous Agricultural Programs to Recognize International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples

    Food Tank Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights 17 indigenous global agricultural organizations that promote indigenous food systems through research, education, and increased awareness.  • How can philanthropy better support indigenous…

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    According to New Research, Commuting Past Fast Food Restaurants is Linked to Obesity

    Pacific Standard Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study suggests that passing by fast food restaurants on your way to or from work can be destructive to your diet, and, in fact, linked…

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    Trading Land for Lab: Cultivating Clean Meat

    Food Tank Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Good Food Institute’s Bruce Friedrich talks about the options that may convince consumers to eat with the planet’s health in mind…such as clean meat.  • Clean meat…

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    The Debate Over Landmarking and Gentrification

    Pacific Standard Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jack Denton discusses the controversy around landmarking and gentrification: there is disagreement among advocates about whether it hurts or helps.  • How can funders work to ensure…

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    Implementing a Fragility Strategy

    Brookings Aug 9, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • George Ingram and Nancy Lindborg discuss the implementation of fragility strategies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.  • How can funders learn from and improve…

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    Can Google’s $1 Billion Real-Estate Pledge Put a Dent in the Bay Area’s Housing Crisis?

    Pacific Standard Aug 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on Google’s $1 billion pledge towards the Bay Area’s housing crisis and how the growth of the tech industry has put a high…

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    Preventing Food Loss with Packaging

    Food Tank Aug 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank discusses the ongoing revolution in food packaging technologies and explorations into adapting packaging and food preservation technologies to small-scale farmers. • Can small-scale farmers take advantage…

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    Combating School Gun Violence With Meditation

    GOOD Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a Hindu spiritual leader who runs a program called Yes! for Schools which encourages both students and teachers to participate in…

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