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Devdiscourse News Desk Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research has found that adults who had close childhood contact with the environment have better mental and physical health.…
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Urban Institute Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute suggests supportive housing as a solution to keeping struggling families together and children out of the foster care system. · How can philanthropists help families…
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The 74 Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Atnre Alleyne, writing for The 74, is asking for professionals to help high school graduates gain social capital by creating more networks for them to elevate…
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RAND Corporation Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study shows the benefits of allowing pharmacists to administer naloxone, the opioid antidote, without a physician’s prescription. States that have already adopted this law…
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Christensen Institute Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Christensen Institute, Chelsea Waite explains that to better scale personalized learning and expand its impact, school leaders need to clearly identify and categorize the…
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barryoreilly.com Jun 9, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · Barry O’Reilly discusses the meaning behind corporate values and whether or not the values held by businesses are in line with their actions and what drives their…
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Shareable Jun 8, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · The author discusses the trouble with housing affordability in San Francisco and the recent passing of the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), a major win for housing…
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How Socioeconomic Status Impacts Adult Educational and Employment Outcomes
National Center for Education Statistics Jun 8, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • National Center for Education Statistics breaks down data that shows that the socioeconomic status of ninth-grade students in 2009 was a significant factor in pursuing adult education.…
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RAND Corporation Jun 8, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: · A new RAND Corporation study examining the usage of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine products together has produced negative results; young adults exhibited lower functionality and more problematic…
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Food Tank Jun 8, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank talks with Kyoungsoo Lim, Former Director of Jeonju City Urban Regeneration Support Center in South Korea, about revitalizing rural economies in South Korea through agriculture. …
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Eco-Business Jun 7, 2019Giving Compass’ Take: • Data from the United Nations shows that the population is growing heavier and hungrier than it was five years ago, and political leaders finally realize that…
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