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    Workforce Training and Skills Constraints in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Brookings Nov 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Africa’s Pulse report shows that constraints in the continent’s economic growth are due to weaknesses in the education system. The report suggests more training focus on youth to…

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    The Media Barely Covered One of the Worst Storms to Hit U.S. Soil

    The Atlantic Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A few weeks ago, Super Typhoon Yutu devastated the Northern Mariana Islands, but the mainstream U.S. media coverage of the storm was limited. The Atlantic explores the…

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    Meet the Venture Capitalists That Are Building the Future of Food

    Modern Farmer Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Modern Farmer profiles Eric Kessler, founder of Arabella Advisors, and other venture philanthropists who are trying to improve our food ecosystem by unlocking more capital for…

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    California Administrators Gain Skills As Early-Childhood Leaders

    Education Dive Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Linda Jacobson at Education Dive discusses the importance of preschool and early childhood education and why it’s important for educators to focus on gaining skills gathering data…

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    Test and Prepare Before You Implement Social Change

    India Development Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Shireen Jejeebhoy says that in order to have successful social change, we start with testing and preparing before implementing projects.  • How can we utilize community mobilization…

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    In New York, a New Focus on Housing Could Also Spur More Diversity in Schools

    Chalkbeat Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At a recent conference, educators from across New York State sat down with housing officials to talk about ways they can work together to integrate schools. This…

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    California Crab Fishermen Sue 30 Oil Firms, Saying Climate Change Has Battered Industry

    The Guardian Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • It’s no surprise that the warming of the ocean caused by climate change is impacting the seafood industry, and crab fishermen in California are taking a…

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    Does the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Work?

    Social Programs That Work Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Social Programs That Work analyses the impact of the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, finding this program to be top tier. • How can funders help to increase access…

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    The Economic Opportunity of Gender Equality in Countries of Asia Pacific

    McKinsey Global Institute Nov 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report from the McKinsey Global Institute outlines the economic gains that the countries of Asia Pacific could reap if they achieved gender parity and specific, impactful…

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    Researchers Just Found a Way to Turn Poop into Clean Water in Seconds

    Global Citizen Nov 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An estimated 2.3 billion people around the world lack access to basic sanitation, which has major public health consequences for both urban and rural communities. Engineers are…

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    Community Colleges’ Role in Powering Local Economies

    Governing Magazine Nov 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rob Sentz and Karen Stout explain the crucial role that community colleges’ play in local economies, where the majority of students stay after graduating.  • How can funders…

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    Employers are Training Employees to Stave off the Rise of the Machines

    The 74 Nov 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Mahnken reports that employers are training employees to fill skills gaps and stave off the rise of machine labor.  • How can funders help to develop…

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