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    How Re-opening America Severely Impacts Low-wage Workers

    Brookings Jun 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Low-wage workers are six times less likely to be able to work remotely compared to high-income workers, and re-opening the U.S. has significant implications for these…

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    How Changemaking Can Increase Graduate Employability

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The University of Northampton embedded “changemaking” into its strategic plan to generate more social value in its programs and enhance graduate employability.  • How can universities successfully…

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    New Research Shows No Urban Exodus Yet

    CityLab Jun 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • City Observatory researcher Joe Cortright found that no mass urban exodus is happening (yet) in the largest U.S. metropolitan markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. • There is potential…

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    How the New LGBT Workers Law Strengthens U.S. Civil Rights

    The Conversation Jun 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Julie Manning Magid, at The Conversation, explains the beneficial implications that the new anti-discrimination LGBT workers law has for civil rights. • How does the recent…

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    The Plight of America’s Essential Workers During the Pandemic

    AlJazeera Jun 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • AlJazeera examines the impact of COVID-19 on America’s essential workers as they risk their health and safety.  • How can donors help ensure essential workers’ safety…

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    For Career and Technical Education Success, Employer Involvement Is Key

    Education Next

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ramin Taheri explains how a network of educators plans to innovate career and technical education programs in Nevada, Denver, and San Antonio.  • How can the educator…

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    Career and Technical Education Connects Students With Renewable Energy Careers

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson explains that nonprofit and other renewable energy organizations are engaging middle and high schoolers in career and technical education by providing employment and internship…

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    The New LGBTQ Workers’ Rights Law Has All-Inclusive Benefits

    Yes! Jun 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • George B. Cunningham, at Yes!, describes the all-encompassing benefits of the new LGBTQ workers’ rights law, which bans discrimination against LGBTQ workplace members. • How does…

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    What Works in Career and Technical Education

    MDRC

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This report from MDRC explores career and technical education and what research shows on the success of these programs.   · How can career and technical…

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    Study on Principle Hiring Practices Finds Racial and Gender Gaps

    Education Dive Jun 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An analysis of the Texas Education Agency data on promotions for almost 4,700 assistant principals in the state from 2001 to 2017 found both racial and…

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    How to Bring About Social Change in the Workplace

    SmartBrief Jun 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of ways to incite social change in the workplace by implementing office policies that support inclusion and diversity initiatives and engage employees. …

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    Worker Earnings, Service Quality, and Firm Profitability

    Washington Center for Equitable Growth Jun 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Krista Ruffini finds that increasing low-skilled nursing home workers’ earnings creates higher service quality that translates to firm profitability. • How can funders encourage the adoption of…

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