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    Academic Supports Alone Won’t Close Achievement Gaps

    The Hechinger Report Aug 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry highlights the need for nutrition and health services to close the achievement gap in academics.  • How can funders support efforts to close achievement gaps by…

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    Partnering for Progress

    Council on Foundations Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Collaborative efforts are changing the lives of youths everywhere. Here, Ridgway White, president of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, uses his experience in Flint to explain how partnering…

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    How to Make Students Care About Writing

    The Atlantic Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Atlantic, Kristina Rizga explains the importance of developing writing skills in children and the different ways educators approach this subject. · Why is it…

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    Government Takes Over Kenya’s School Lunch Program

    News Deeply Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · For many low-income families living in the Nairobi slums, school lunches funded by the World Food Program were a savior for children. Now, administration of Kenya’s…

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    Most States Don’t Test New Teachers on ‘Science of Reading’

    The 74 Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The 74 analyzes data from a new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality explaining that many states do not require teachers to demonstrate their knowledge…

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    The Benefits of Working From Home

    Triple Pundit Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Advancing technology has transformed the way Americans approach work and eliminated the need for a set schedule and formal office. Here, Triple Pundit explores the variety of…

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    Planting the Seed for a Lifelong Love of Learning

    Education Dive Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Books are not only a gateway to lifelong learning, but they also open a whole new world for young children. Here, Education Dive discusses the efforts…

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    Trauma as Currency in the Resettlement Process

    News Deeply Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · When immigrants and refugees seek asylum, they often feel the need to exaggerate their stories or they will be ignored. News Deeply talks with a young…

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    Journeys to Personalized Learning

    FSG Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In order to understand the process of implementing personalized learning, FSG shares this report documenting the challenges and success of three different schools rolling out the…

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    Workforce Training Produces Big Gains for Low-income Young Adults

    Straight Talk on Evidence Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Straight Talk on Evidence examines the findings from a randomized controlled trial of Year Up, a national workforce training program for low-income young adults. The upshot:…

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    For Some Kids, Summer’s Not so Healthy When School Lunch Goes Away

    TriplePundit Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At TriplePundit, Aramark discusses the lack of healthy food for some children in the summer months, especially those who usually qualify for free meals during the…

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    In Yemen, The Consequences of Violence Are Everywhere

    Doctors Without Borders Aug 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A worker for Doctor Without Borders in Yemen details the harrowing conditions she witnessed as a result of war and blockades, and how getting medical aid…

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