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    Funding Early Childhood Poverty Programs Is Key to Social Mobility

    Brookings Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that investing in early childhood programs will increase social mobility because children are more likely to stay in school longer.  • In addition to supporting early…

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    How Washington State Is Working to Battle Student Homelessness

    U.S. News Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Superintendent Chris Reykdal explains how Washington is addressing student homelessness and the root causes of this issue.  • How can philanthropists work with local educators invested in the cause…

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    How To Create An Internship That Attracts Nonprofit Talent

    Forbes Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As the 21st-century workforce changes, so should internships. Pamela Hawley, writing for Forbes, details what nonprofit organizations need to change within their internship programs to attract more talent. …

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    Philanthropy and Development: A New Paradigm?

    Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this post from Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation, the CEO of Emirates Foundation talks about her organization’s efforts at creating sustainable progress through venture philanthropy.…

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    New York City Will Spend $12 Million on New Supports for Homeless Students

    Chalkbeat Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Students in New York City living in temporary housing experience can cause them to miss class or change schools often and expose them to high levels…

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    How School Choice is Lifting Up Puerto Rico’s Children After Hurricane Maria

    The Heritage Foundation Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With more than 40 percent of the Puerto Rican population below the federal poverty line, ZIP codes trap families in failing schools. School choice ensures that all children…

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    Turning Down the Heat on Adolescent Substance Use

    FrameWorks Institute Nov 5, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This report by FrameWorks Institute outlines communication strategies related to reducing adolescent substance use and abuse. • How can philanthropists become more involved in communication research and…

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    Housing Affordability is Getting Worse

    Brookings Nov 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Individuals from low-income are still finding it difficult to afford housing, and evidence is showing that it is not getting easier to find places to live.…

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    Counting the Beans: New Tool Measures the True Cost of Food

    Food Tank Nov 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Counting the Beans is an online tool created by the U.N. World Food Program to allow individuals to understand the differences in food cost around the…

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    Global Poverty Is Declining, But Not Fast Enough

    Brookings Nov 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The World Poverty Clock was created in May of 2017 to ensure that we are on track for the accomplishing the SDGs, particularly Goal 1, which…

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    New York City Expands High School Teaching Program

    Education Dive Nov 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In hopes to increase diversity and interest in the teaching profession, Education Dive reports that New York City has expanded its high school teaching program.  ·…

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    By Using Assessments to Measure SEL Impact on Students

    District Administration Nov 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for District Administration, Victoria Clayton explains how a school district in Massachusetts is using the Devereux Students Strengths Assessment to measure students’ social and emotional learning competencies. ·…

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