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    8 Strategies for Cities to Make the Most of Contracting

    Governing Apr 26, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Cities can use these strategies to use contractors more effectively, making a bigger impact.  • How can the nonprofit sector co-opt these methods for their own…

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    Working with Special Needs Students: What Do All Teachers Need to Know?

    Getting Smart Apr 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Special education teachers offer advice and insight into the best practices, tools, and techniques to use when working with students with special needs. • How can we share…

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    Rohingya Camps Run Out of Time as Bangladesh Storm Season Arrives

    IRIN Apr 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With no solid shelter or evacuation plan, Rohingyan refugees face Bangladesh’s storm season unprepared.   • How can philanthropy help to solve this problem in the long-term through…

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    Who Benefits From the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

    YES! Magazine Apr 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Korten argues that it is not a country that will benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but a class. The partnership will benefit the wealthiest individuals of…

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    Rural Colleges Need Quality Vocational Teachers

    The Hechinger Report Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rural colleges are finding it challenging to find vocational teachers that are able to commit to schedules to teach and work, forcing some states to get more…

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    The Importance of Eating as if the Planet Mattered

    FoodTank Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • FoodTank shares with us ways to eat what to eat that will more sustainable for the environment whilst having a positive impact on one’s health.  • How can…

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    Protecting Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights

    UN News Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At the UN Forum, leaders specifically discussed the plight of Indigenous communities in America.  They are mindful that indigenous people have been fighting for their land for…

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    Are America’s Colleges Promoting Social Mobility?

    The Hechinger Report Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Brown University economist, John Friedman, is calculating which colleges promote the most social mobility, which he defines as ” the percentage of students who come from the…

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    Obtaining Federal Food Aid Takes Time and Patience

    Harvest Public Media Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Harvest Public Media reports on the difficulties in receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Many families get lost…

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    USDA Emails Suggest Trump will Allow Drug Testing for Food Stamps Users

    The New Food Economy Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emails show that the Trump administration is planning to allow states to drug test food stamps users, in spite of the facts that several attempts to…

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    The Role of Trade in Sustainable Development

    Devex International Development Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Devry Boughner Vorwerk argues that trade is an essential component of development because it creates a flow of goods, services, and knowledge. • How can trade be…

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    Changing Immigration Policies May Prevent Human Trafficking Survivors From Seeking Help

    Urban Institute Apr 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New research shows that changing immigration policies in the United States may be preventing survivors of human trafficking and other crimes from seeking help for fear of…

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