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    When Girls Take the Lead on Social Justice

    YES! Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Schatz highlights women of all ages who take on social justice pursuits that inspire young women and girls to battle inequality, expand education, and foster leadership. …

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    Caring Enough To Strike: US Teachers’ Strikes In Perspective

    RS21 Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Tithi Bhattacharya at RS21 analyzes the US teachers’ strikes from the past year and takes a new perspective to understand what the strikes mean to the people…

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    5 Puzzles In The International Economy

    Brookings Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Brookings post explores several questions about the global economy that need to be answered in order to promote growth and prosperity to everyone. • Among…

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    Nepal’s Widows Face Inhumane Treatment and Fight Back

    News Deeply

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Martin Bader shares the story of Ram Devi Tamang, a widow who was beaten and disowned by her in-laws after the death of her husband. She took her…

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    Global Disparities in Breastfeeding Rates [Q&A]

    News Deeply Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maaike Arts describes the findings of UNICEF’s report: Breastfeeding: A Mother’s Gift for Every Child. The report emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding for both the baby and the mother…

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    Map Shows Inequitable Risk From Pollution in Chicago

    Pacific Standard Jan 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sophie Yeo explains how a map created by the Natural Resources Defense Council depicts the unequal distribution of pollution risk in Chicago neighborhoods.  • How can funders use…

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    Collaborative Approach Transforms Youth Lives Through Investment

    PR Newswire Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mission Driven Finance and Alliance Healthcare Foundation both made investments in the growth of Access Youth Academy which helps young people obtain sports scholarships. • What…

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    Former Education Leaders Fighting Poverty Through Community Development

    Chalkbeat Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Whole Child Strategies is a Memphis-based nonprofit that is trying to tackle poverty by providing comprehensive community development programs, gatherings, and advocacy groups.  • How can community…

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    Using a Business Model to Promote a Sustainable Food System

    Food Tank

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Izzy Baird at Food Tank interviews Ben Friedman, CEO of Homegrown, a slow-food, casual salad and sandwich restaurant. They discuss how Friedman and Homegrown are part of a…

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    Educators Share How Video Games Can Help Kids Build SEL Skills

    EdSurge Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Paul Darvasi is a 12th-grade teacher who uses video games to help students understand their own identities and stimulate a broader conversation about identity development.  • How…

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    Food Is an Ally Against Dementia

    Yes! Magazine Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Culinary leader, Paula Wolfert, was diagnosed with dementia five years ago and has since then undergone a self-developed treatment regimen, putting food at the center of…

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    Are Educators Setting Goals for Social-Emotional Learning

    RAND Jan 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This American Educator Panels Data Note discusses the proportion of teachers that make and report goals about social-emotional learning growth in schools.  • Why is goal…

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