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    Sheriffs Resist New Washington State Gun Law

    The Guardian Mar 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason Wilson reports that sheriffs in rural counties of Washington State are refusing to enforce the state’s new gun law on the grounds that it is unconstitutional,…

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    Inequities in Bike-friendly Cities

    The Conversation Mar 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anne Lusk explains that while low-income people and people of color are the most likely to commute by bike, bike-friendly cities are usually designed for wealthy, white residents. …

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    How an Alternative School Helped One Student Find His Way

    EdSurge Feb 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Marietta Alternative Placement is an alternative program for students who have long-term suspensions from high school. The program offers student resources and access to counselors, academic…

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    Child Sex Abuse Survivors Will Get More Time to Sue Abusers in New York

    Governing Magazine Feb 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Child Victims Act, which finally got passed in New York, raises the statute of limitations for civil actions and extends the criminal statute of limitation for…

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    How to Focus on Early Childhood Care and Stay Present [Video]

    MEDIA IMPACT FUNDERS Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this webinar, Media Impact Funders board member Joy Thomas Moore and Maxwell King, president of the Pittsburgh Foundation, offer advice on how to prioritize early…

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    Millions of Ugandans Quit Internet After Introduction of Social Media Tax

    The Guardian Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Guardian reports on millions of people in Uganda abandoning the internet after taxes were imposed on social media use and transactions on mobile phones.  •…

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    How the Future of Work Will Influence the Future of Learning

    EdSurge Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge goes over the question of what impacts will the future of work have on the future of learning and how to teach new foundational skills,…

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    Social Inclusion is Key to Sanitation Efforts

    India Development Review Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • 3ie, Emory University, and Gram Vikas share collective learnings from sanitation efforts in India that reveal the importance of social inclusion.  • How can projects better engage local communities? …

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    Liberal Arts Skills Are Needed at Tech Companies

    EdSurge Feb 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Benjamin Pimentel reports on the trend of tech companies seeking out individuals with liberal arts skills to drive the progress they need. • How can funders help…

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    10 Financial Institutions That Invest in Community

    B the Change Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • B the Change highlights 10 financial institutions based out of Canada that invest in community from growing a business to buying a home to saving for…

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    Red States Move to Limit Medicaid Expansion

    The Hill Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Reid Wilson reports that Utah and Idaho are working to restrict the coverage provided under Medicaid expansions that voters approved.  • How can funders work to increase…

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    How Crime Impacts Student Attendance

    NPR Feb 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elissa Nadworny reports that a study found that living in or traveling through a high-crime area reduces student attendance at school.  • How can funders work to…

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