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    Neuroscientists Identify A Way To Help Sleep-Deprived Teens

    The Conversation Dec 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Conversation, Adriana Galván shares her research into sleep-deprivation and shares a simple solution she has found: providing adolescents with a good pillow. · How much…

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    LGBT Youth Face Increased Odds of Homelessness

    Edsource Dec 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: •According to Pew Charitable Trusts, as housing costs increase in California, so does the number of LGBTQ homeless youth.  • How can local community groups approach this issue from…

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    Helping Teens Find Their Purpose

    Hechinger Report Dec 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The QUESTion Project encourages teenagers to reflect on their values future direction to ultimately find their sense of purpose.  • How does social-emotional learning tackle concepts such as…

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    Is Child Behavior Linked to Family Income?

    Brookings Dec 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study published in the American Economic Review found that more money in family budgets leads to better child behavior and outcomes.  • What role do school and education have…

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    Taking a Systems Approach to Change with Young Americans

    Johnson Center Dec 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This center at the Johnson Center addresses how a more systematic approach to social change will help keep young people excited and engaged for a longer…

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    Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality

    United Nations Foundation Dec 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Seema Jalan explains how reproductive health and rights are essential to progress for women and communities.  • How can funders work in culturally sensitive ways to increase access…

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    The Social Consequences Of Mass Gun Violence

    The Conversation Dec 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Arash Javanbakht, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Wayne State University, discusses the social consequences of mass gun violence in America.  · How does mass gun violence affect…

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    The Most Important Thing Congress Can Do This Year

    The National Alliance to End Homelessness Dec 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Steve Berg at The National Alliance to End Homelessness, one of the most important and crucial actions Congress should take this year is finalizing the…

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    Reviewing Congress’s To-Do List on Ending Homelessness

    The National Alliance to End Homelessness Dec 8, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Steve Berg reviews the actions Congress has taken towards addressing homelessness in the US and what still needs to be done to make a difference.  ·…

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    Investing in Education to Promote Equality and Economic Participation in South Africa

    Global Citizen Dec 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Company Tsogo Sun aims to create social investment programs by supporting initiatives that help advance young people’s education paths.  • Tsogo Sun also extends partnerships with local organizations in…

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    Black-Owned Banks Keep Community Money Where It Belongs

    YES! Magazine Dec 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • YES! Magazine reports on a national network of financial cooperatives helping minority groups keep their money out of an extractive banking system. • What can we do…

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    Program Looks to Improve Job Quality and Mobility in the Retail Sector

    The Aspen Institute Dec 7, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute details a project in collaboration with the Walmart Foundation, which aims to help workers in the retail industry improve their career pathways. •…

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