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    When The Next Step Isn’t College

    The Hechinger Report Feb 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Horn and Bob Moesta discuss their new book, Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life, and how in the world we live in…

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    The Importance of Getting Youth Involved in Voting

    EdSource

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Washburn  explains that 99Rootz works to catalyze young people around voting rights awareness in California’s central valley.  • How can funders support youth civic engagement? How are youth…

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    The Counties Where The Anti-Vaccine Movement Thrives

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Peter J. Hotez explains why he is so concerned about the anti-vaccine movement thriving in the US. · Hotez expresses concern about the increase in unvaccinated…

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    Declining Trust in the Nonprofit Sector

    Fast Company

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Ben Paynter reports that although the world relies on charities to solve many problems, a poll from Gallup and the Wellcome Trust shows that only 52% of…

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    Investment in STEM Talent Needed at Historically Black Colleges

    Brookings

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre M. Perry and Rodney Sampson argue the investment in STEM talent at historically black colleges and universities in the South would benefit local economies.  • How…

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    Small Town Rural Communities Lacking Broadband Also Lack Economic Growth

    Small Cities Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dale Neef reports that small rural communities in the United States have not had access to broadband internet, severely limiting their economic opportunities for growth and mobility. …

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    There’s a Fitness Gap Between Public and Homeschool Students

    Futurity Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, homeschooled children may have significantly lower abdominal strength and endurance than public school students who are required to take part in…

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    Can Online Learning Mitigate Rural Schools’ Biggest Challenges?

    Getting Smart Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In some rural towns, online learning can help bridge gaps that rural schools face and help mitigate challenges.  •  Rural schools can serve as vital engagement hubs…

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    How To Get Kids Interested In Health Care Careers

    Medium Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arizona State University highlights the Summer Health Institute, which they have partnered up with to teach kids about jobs in the health care sector. • In order…

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    Another Way to Quantify Inequality Inside Colleges

    The Hechinger Report Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay highlights research that analyzes graduation rates by race and ethnicity at colleges and universities in Virginia and Connecticut to better grasp inequality in these schools. •…

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    How Instructional Coaching Can Help With Edtech Knowledge

    Education Dive Feb 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Instructional coaches can help educators master how to use edtech tools to their full potential.  • What impact might instructional coaching have on student achievement? How…

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    Why We Need to Maintain Crop Diversity

    Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education provides information about the importance of maintaining crop diversity for farmers, communities, and the world.  • How can funders help farmers follow…

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