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    Pregnancy Prevention Program For Disadvantaged Teens

    Social Programs That Work Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Social Programs That Work analyzes the work and strategies of the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention program for economically disadvantaged youths in America.  · How do unintended pregnancies…

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    Does Investing In Preschool Beat The Stock Market?

    NPR Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After addressing the importance of high-quality early childhood programs, Eric Westervelt explains how investing in preschools provides a better overall return than investing in the U.S. stock market.…

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    Return on Equality: Closing The Gender Gap

    IssueLab Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Return on Equality report discusses the global gender gap and provides different opportunities for investors to get involved.  · How has the gender gap restricted economic…

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    School Nutrition Programs Reduce Student Obesity

    Education Dive Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to research from the Yale School of Public Health and the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, school nutrition policies and programs are…

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    How Wealth Inequality In the US Affects Health Inequality

    The Conversation Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation looks back on some of the articles from 2018 that touch upon the health care gaps in the US, emphasizing that minorities have been…

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    Erasing Institutional Bias, Building a More Equitable Workforce [Audio]

    B the Change Jan 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Next Economy Now podcast from B the Change features TMI Portfolio founder and CEO of Dr. Tiffany Jana, who discusses ways to build a more equitable workforce.…

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    Can Storytelling Help Solve the Problem of Health Disparities?

    Skoll Foundation Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Skoll Foundation, Alexandra Quinn and Zachary Slobig explain how, with the help of the Stories of Change initiative, Health Leads was able to produce a…

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    Lyft Teams With Nonprofits To Get People Where They Need To Go

    Fast Company Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · To help those without transportation for crucial events like doctor appointments, Fast Company reports that Lyft is teaming up with United Way to help those in…

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    Social Engagement & Brain Health

    AARP Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · AARP publishes the findings of a study of over 40 adults in the US analyzing the different factors that influence social engagement and how it relates…

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    Reengaging New York City’s Disconnected Youths Through Work

    MDRC Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · MDRC published a report on the results of the Young Adult Internship program and its early effects on New York City’s disconnected youths.   · How are…

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    More Denver Students Qualify For Free Bus Passes

    Chalkbeat Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Melanie Asmar at Chalkbeat, more Denver students will qualify for free bus passes thanks to the Regional Transportation District lowering youth fares. · How will…

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    #MeToo Empowers Children to Talk About the Abuse They Have Suffered

    Mashable

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Ruiz argues that although #MeToo started as a movement about sexual misconduct and abuse in the workplace, it is changing to the national conversation and…

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