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    One Swap To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

    Futurity Jul 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new report from Tulane University, a single daily substitution of poultry for beef in the average American’s diet can reduce their carbon footprint from food by…

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    Why Thousands Are Getting Hit With Unexpected Medical Bills

    The Conversation Jul 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Americans pay more for health care than their counterparts in the developed world and The Conversation reports on why there is an increase in unexpected medical bills. …

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    Food Labels Do Not Tell You Enough About Your Microbiome Composition

    The Conversation Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • To understand your bacteria in your gut, known collectively as microbiome, it would be helpful if nutrition labels detailed the microscopic makeup of food components. •…

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    Making Opportunity Zones a Place for Education Opportunity

    Education Next Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John Bailey explains how opportunity zones can be used to create education opportunities for communities in need.  • What are the needs of opportunity zones near you?…

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    Housing and Hunger Insecurities for Chicago College Students

    Chalkbeat Jul 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the Hope Center at Temple University revealed that many students attending colleges in Chicago experienced housing or food insecurity.  •  How are colleges…

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    Reengaging Disconnected Youth Through Work

    OPRE | MDRC Jul 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • OPRE and MDRC evaluated the Young Adult Internship Program in New York and found that early outcomes indicated higher labor force participation and wages for participants over the…

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    Six Things to Know About Wealth in the U.S.

    Brookings Jul 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Isabel V. Sawhill and Christopher Pulliam share six important facts about wealth in the United States that can help inform policy and philanthropy.  • How can funders…

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    A Recap of the ISTE19 Conference

    Getting Smart Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors relay the discussions on education technology and equity from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference. · How can donors support the development…

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    How to Produce More High-quality Jobs

    The Aspen Institute Jun 30, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At the event Quality Jobs for All: What Would It Take?, a series of discussions led many panelists to discover multiple vehicles for providing high-quality jobs…

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    The Real Admissions Scandal: Access to College

    Pacific Foundation Services Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Pacific Foundation Services, Eunice Valentine addresses the real college admissions scandal: Inequitable preparation for and access to college, and the barriers that prevent so many…

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    Reduction Of Global Poverty Has Slowed Once Again

    The Brookings Institution Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the World Poverty Clock, and others, global poverty reduction is slowing down. · How can philanthropy play a role in solving such a large-scale issue?…

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    Flexible Education Options Lead Students to Success

    In Defense of Liberty Blog Jun 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jonathan Butcher explains why allowing students and parents more flexible education options to personalize learning leads to higher success rates.  · What has the data shown about…

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