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    Embracing Equity in Rural Settings Requires a Broad Definition of Wealth

    Nonprofit Quarterly Sep 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Nonprofit Quarterly post highlights the efforts in Randolph County, Indiana, to create stronger economic development through community-based partnerships and a more comprehensive definition of wealth.…

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    World Hunger on the Rise For the Third Year In a Row

    Reuters Sep 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to the United Nations, world hunger has increased in 2017 due to major issues like climate change and conflict, raising concern for achieving the SDG to end…

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    Letting Students Fail Helps the Learning Process

    Education Dive Sep 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive explains that when students fail in the classroom, they learn how to build resilience and confidence from their mistakes. We should not shy away…

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    Could a Voucher Program for After-school Programs Close Gaps?

    The Hechinger Report Sep 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry argues that a voucher program for after-school programs could help underprivileged students access learning and achievement for the long term. • Is this a viable use…

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    Higher Education Diversity Starts in Kindergarten

    The Hechinger Report Sep 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Cunningham explains how providing support to vulnerable kids starting in kindergarten can boost diversity in colleges.  • How can funders identify and support successful youth support mechanisms?  •…

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    How to Help Students Land the STEM Jobs of the Future

    EdSurge Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The global nonprofit FIRST hosts competitions that encourage students to participate in STEM projects and work with potential employers. EdSurge interviews Dave Vasko from Rockwell Automation, one…

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    How Do You Factor Social-emotional Wellbeing Into Your Personalized Learning Plans?

    EdSurge Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fusion 2018 aims to understand how social-emotional wellbeing can help advance personalized learning instruction by interviewing teachers who are well-versed in the learning style.  • How will a…

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    EL Education Model Can Spark Youth Activism

    The Hechinger Report Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The EL Education Model is a productive way for students to understand the process of fighting for social change through civics education instruction and youth activism.  • More…

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    5 Ways That Project-Based Learning is Culturally Responsive

    Getting Smart Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Project-based learning can empower students’ cultural displays of learning through innovative projects and fosters student voice and independence.  • Can PBL also help with workforce development initiatives in…

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    Telehealth Can Help During Natural Disasters

    HealthLeaders Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Telehealth providers are offering free services to communities affected by Hurricane Florence and individuals can access those services through an app.  • What other technological advances are helping…

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    A Child Under 15 Dies Every 5 Seconds Around the World: What Can Be Done?

    World Health Organization Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The World Health Organization reveals new alarming mortality estimates that show how many millions of children under the age of 15 died in 2017, with projections…

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    Drought and Development Cause Deadly Sinkholes

    Smithsonian Magazine Sep 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Bodenner explains how drought and development – which are human-caused and human-exacerbated – create sinkholes which appear without warning and can be deadly.  • How will climate…

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