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    6 Million Children in South Africa Live Below the Food Poverty Line

    Global Citizen Dec 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thato Mahlangu reports that more than 6 million children in South Africa are currently living below the food poverty line according to the South African Child Gauge 2018…

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    Musical Education Program Brings Civics to Life for High School Students

    The 74 Dec 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Brownstein explains how EduHam uses the hit musical Hamiton to introduce students, particularly disadvantaged students to American revolution history. • are there other cultural phenomena that can be tapped…

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    School Safety Depends on Emotional Health

    The Hechinger Report Dec 6, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry explains the role of emotional health is essential to school safety as a preventative measure against violence including shootings.  • How can funders help schools give…

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    What Entrepreneurial Mindset Means for K-12 Education and the Skills Students Must Learn

    The 74 Dec 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • More schools are engaging in the entrepreneurial mindset to teach students the critical lessons of innovation and creation to better prepare them for the current workforce.  • What are…

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    Afghanistan’s Food Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

    Global Citizen Dec 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen details the scope of the hunger crisis in Afghanistan, where violence and one of the worst droughts in the country’s history have left 10…

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    Despite Rising Economic Confidence, Japanese Not Optimistic About the Future

    Pew Research Center Dec 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center reports on a recent survey among respondents in Japan that show how most are dissatisfied with the nation’s democracy, politicians and elections, even though…

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    Can an AI App Make Food Taste Better?

    The Atlantic Dec 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic details an artificial intelligence-powered app called Gastrograph uses data entered by a multitude of users to place food and drink in specific flavor and taste…

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    Innovative Rural Schools Aim to End Brain Drain

    The 74 Dec 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arielle Dreher shares the stories of schools working to end rural brain drain that leaves communities without their best and brightest members.  • How can funders help…

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    Food For Education: Providing School Meals So No Child Learns on an Empty Stomach

    Global Citizen Dec 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Activist Wawira Njiru started Food for Education in Kenya, an organization that provides food for children throughout the school day so that they can better focus.  • What…

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    Grass-Fed Beef May Run Into Roadblock: Less Nutritious Grass

    Harvest Public Media Dec 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researcher Joe Craine has been studying grass-fed cattle and found that they may be eating grass that has higher CO2 levels due to the levels in the…

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    Why it is Necessary to Support Family Caregivers of People With Dementia

    The Conversation Dec 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Family caregivers have emerged into health care as a population that needs support and extra resources to help their patients.   • What are the challenges in providing training…

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    Is Food Waste Also a Religious Issue?

    The New Food Economy Dec 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The New Food Economy explores the relationship between food and faith communities pointing out that 70 percent of food pantries in the U.S. are based in or…

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