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    New Guide Helps Parents Support Students in LEADing in Their Learning

    Getting Smart Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Getting Smart, Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl discuss a new guide created for parents to become more involved in their child’s education and personalize learning. …

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    Education Choice in Puerto Rico: An Opportunity for Improvement

    The Heritage Foundation Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After setbacks due to Hurricane Maria, Jude Schwalbach at The Heritage Foundation explains that new education reforms introduced in Puerto Rico will allow for school choice in…

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    Non-Traditional Students Should Be Seen as the Future Faces of Education

    Education Dive Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Alan Kadish shares his opinions on non-traditional students, who they are, and how higher education institutions can support them. · What is a…

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    The Unsung Role of Local Nonprofits in Reducing Crime

    Philanthropy Daily Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In Patrick Sharkey’s book,  Uneasy Peace: The Great Crime Decline, the Renewal of City Life, and the Next War on Violence, he examines the power of local community…

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    We Must Transition To Diversified Food Systems

    Food Tank Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The IPES-Food (International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems) is an organization looking to address food system challenges for policy-driven solutions.  • How can philanthropists promote diversifying…

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    Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

    RAND Corporation Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • RAND launched a research team to understand the economic costs of dementia to better equip policymakers toward a solution for the growing number of citizens in the…

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    Addressing Abuse and Sexual Assault in the Food Industry Through Structural Change

    Grub Street Nov 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author describes how sexual assault and abuse are still prevalent in the restaurant industry and workers must address the power structures that currently exist which keep perpetrators…

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    The College Teaching Students to Build Affordable Houses

    YES! Magazine Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • YES! Magazine reports on an architecture program at Auburn University, where students design and build affordable homes for local families in need. • How might this efforts…

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    Student Homelessness In New York City Districts

    Urban Institute Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Patrick Spauster at Urban Institute, an estimated one in four students in New York City school districts experience homelessness throughout their academic career. · What…

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    Let’s Not Turn Charter Schools into the TSA

    In Defense of Liberty Blog Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Matt Beienburg discusses the recent calls for regulation on Arizona’s charter schools, profiteering among charter owners, and why investors need an incentive to donate funds to charter…

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    The Effects of California Wildfires on Students

    The 74 Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Laura Fay at The 74, California’s schools have been forced to close due to the smoke from the recent wildfires, putting students behind and raising concern from…

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    Regulations Threaten to Limit Best Schooling Options for Children

    The Heritage Foundation Nov 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Lindsey Burke discusses the school choice movement, how policymakers are affecting it with regulation, and the opportunities it provides for students.  …

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