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    Livestock Farms No Longer Report Their Air Emissions, Putting Neighboring People’s Health at Risk

    The New Food Economy Dec 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The GOP-controlled Congress along with the Trump administration have recently exempted big livestock farms from reporting their air emissions. Not only is this putting neighboring communities…

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    Charter Schools May Discourage Applications From Special Needs Kids

    Futurity Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research from the University of Florida, charter schools and other schools of choice have not been responsive to requests and admission for students…

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    12 Children’s Books to Grow Future Food Leaders

    Food Tank Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights 12 books that aim to educate and inspire kids to become involved in our agricultural systems.  • What are other ways we can…

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    1 in 3 Students With Debt Drop Out of School [Audio]

    Hechinger Report Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, across the country, almost a third of college students took out loans but did not finish their degree.…

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    5 Ideas To Help Denver Students With Transportation To Schools

    Chalkbeat Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The biggest critique of Denver Public Schools system is that it could do more to improve student transportation. • How will collaborative efforts help the schools…

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    The Importance In Living A Meat-Free Lifestyle

    Food Tank Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lynsi Burton explains why living a meat free lifestyle is better for the planet and her health. She believes that meat agriculture is a wasteful use…

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    How Grain Processing is Supporting Local Foods

    Food Tank Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Max De Faria, writing for Food Tank, interviews Amber Lambke, President and CEO of Maine Grains, Inc, about how she is building a better food system…

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    Students Need to Arrive At College Better Prepared

    EdSource Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Although more students in California high schools are passing standardized tests, many are still woefully unprepared for college. •  How can high schools incorporate courses or…

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    How Ambulance Data Could Help Police

    RAND Corporation Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a RAND Europe analysis, ambulance data can have more information about violent crimes and accident reports than police data.  • How can police forces utilize ambulance…

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    Ending The Long Reign of Diet Wizards

    The Conversation Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the underlying reasoning for why dieting and various weight loss programs do not work for everyone but instead contribute to weight stigma and fat…

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    Why True Equity in Learning Depends on Proactive, not Reactive, Design

    Christensen Institute Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • To adequately prioritize equity in a personalized learning curriculum, the design planning has to be proactively seeking opportunities for diversity and inclusion at different stages.  • Why…

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    Building Food Awareness Among Young People

    Food Tank Dec 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sujardin Syarifuddin is an alumnus of the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition and works to build food awareness among young people through education.  • What would be…

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