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    Does Facial Recognition Technology Make Schools Safer?

    Education Dive Feb 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · With school safety on the minds of many, many schools have opted for high-tech solutions like facial recognition technology. The author discusses whether this is an effective…

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    9 Times Completely Fearless Women Took on the Law and Won

    Global Citizen Feb 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors compiled a list of nine circumstances in which women fought for equal rights and protections and won their cases, changing many laws all over the…

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    With Safety in Mind, Schools Turn to Facial Recognition Technology

    EdSurge Jan 31, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Some schools are implementing facial recognition software to increase school safety, but privacy experts explain why these safety measures aren’t ideal tools.  • Experts say that facial recognition…

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    What the Addiction Crisis Looks Like to First Responders

    Pacific Standard Jan 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard interviews Newark Assistant Fire Chief David Decker on his first hand experience dealing with the addiction crisis in America.  • Decker credits poverty as being…

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    What Can Border Walls Accomplish?

    RAND Corporation Jan 29, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Raphael S. Cohen explains that border walls can prove to be an effective short-term tactic, but not a long-term strategy.  • How can funders work to…

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    Can Pushing Gang Members to College Reduce Crime?

    The Hechinger Report Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hechinger Report details a program called Boston Uncovered that offers free college prep, mentors and stipends to gang members in the hopes of breaking a cycle…

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    U.S. Needs Bold Reforms to Transform Probation and Parole

    The Hill Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Ashley Winstead and Jake Horowitz share their opinions on the changes needed to improve America’s criminal justice system, starting with a shift in mindset and policy reforms to…

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    How Dangerous is Marijuana, Really?

    The Marshall Project Jan 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Bill Keller talks with Alex Berenson, Keith Humphreys, Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno, and Mark A.R. Kleiman about the possible impacts of legalizing marijuana and how it affects the human…

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    Prevention Is the Solution to Our Epidemic of School Shootings

    The 74 Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A mother of one of the Sandy Hook victims discusses her efforts to prevent gun violence in schools.  She does not recommend putting firearms in classrooms…

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    Study on Post-Election Student Bullying Adds Teeth to Concerns Over ‘Trump Effect’

    The 74 Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study published in the Educational Researcher journal found that there is an increase in student bullying in counties that supported Trump during the 2016 election.…

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    Schools Turn to Controversial Artificial Intelligence Surveillance

    The 74 Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber reports that in the post-Parkland era, schools are turning to artificial intelligence surveillance, sparking controversy.  • How can schools balance the need for safety with…

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    3 Reasons Why the LA Teachers’ Strike Is a Big Deal

    Global Citizen Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodiguez, writing for Global Citizen, discusses the importance of the LA teacher strikes in fighting for a better education for students of color and low-income…

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