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    Illinois Cities on the Brink of Bankruptcy

    Governing May 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An Illinois law that allows the state to withhold funding for cities that don’t adequately fund their public safety pensions is putting some cities on the…

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    Americans in the UN: Why Working at The UN is Important

    United Nations Foundation May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Americans in the UN is a blog interview series hosted by the United Nations Foundation. This post focuses on the work that Sandra Mitchell is doing as…

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    Studies Point to the Power of Teacher-Student Relationships to Boost Learning

    The Hechinger Report May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the differences in platooning and looping. Platooning is a trend in which teachers specialize in a particular subject and have students switch teachers between…

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    Where the Next-Gen Thinks You Should Focus Your Giving

    Giving Compass May 23, 2018

    The next generation has often been referred to as selfish and entitled, yet they’re the very people who are redefining philanthropy and social impact. “The Millennial generation’s desire to do…

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    Cities, Data and the Future of Work and Economic Development

    Governing Magazine May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Technology is changing the future workforce but simultaneously helping us navigate these changes. There are services that provide individuals more job boards and targeted searches to help people…

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    Child Labor Laws Aren’t Enough to Protect Kids Without Addressing Poverty

    Urban Institute May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute examines a new US Department of Labor proposal that would allow teens younger than 18 to work longer hours at dangerous construction jobs. This…

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    How Immunization is Vital to Win the War Against Disease

    Development Policy Centre May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Around the world, immunizations are reported to save from 2 to 3 millions lives a year. Development Policy Centre of Australia discusses the importance of vaccines…

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    For Criminal Justice Reform, Trump Administration Looks to Texas

    Governing Magazine May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · As Governing Magazine writes, the Trump administration looks to states like Texas and South Carolina for ideas and guidance in their federal criminal justice reform.  · How…

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    Resources Often Don’t Match Rhetoric for Restorative Justice in California Schools

    EdSource May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Parents at the Coachella Valley Unified School District worked to convince the district to allocate funding for restorative justice, but most of the money went unused.  • How…

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    Satellite Communications Power Response to Mayon Volcano

    Devex International Development May 23, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Following the eruption of Mount Mayon Volcano in January, the Philippines has worked to conduct the necessary disaster relief services victims require, satellite technology has been essential in coordinating evacuations…

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    How Nonprofits Can Address Their Own Biases To Build Better Diversity

    Fast Company May 22, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Equity in the Center, an initiative by ProInspire, published a report that encourages nonprofits to shift from traditional diversity hiring practices to foster a culture of inclusion…

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    Being Prepared for a School Shooting Means Adults Have to Be Ready

    The 74 May 22, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors discuss how there are many drastic reactions to school shootings/safety that result in scaring more kids rather than making them feel safer. The authors the introduce…

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