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    Tribes and Scientists Partner to Increase Clam Population

    The New Food Economy Jan 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Hannah Weinberger explains that tribe members and scientists are working together to grow cockle clams the Puget Sound Restoration Fund hatchery to revive the Puget Sound population. …

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    The Segregation of Minneapolis

    CityLab Jan 9, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Greg Miller explains that Mapping Prejudice is using historical records to show why Minneapolis has the lowest rate of homeownership among African American households of any U.S. city. • How can…

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    What Leapfrogging in Education Means and How It Helps Young People

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Winthrop describes “leapfrogging” — the ability to make nonlinear, rapid progress — and how it applies to helping young people achieve their goals. • What…

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    How to Plan Community Events to for the 2020 Census

    The Aspen Institute Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three ways that you can get involved in participating or planning community events that will help prepare individuals for the 2020 census.  • Why…

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    The Impact of the National Campaign to Stop Sexual Assault in Schools

    The 74 Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joel Levin, writing for The 74, discusses the ways that the National Campaign to Stop Sexual Assaults in Schools has made a significant impact on how k-12…

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    Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Maker Community

    Causeartist Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pansy is a marketplace and center that supports the LGBTQIA maker community in Kansas City. • How can donors support more spaces that empower the LGBTQIA…

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    Abandoning West Africa Carries Risks for U.S.

    RAND Corporation Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Shurkin reports how pulling up stakes in West Africa and cutting support for France’s war effort has dangerous implications, even if the dangers are not immediate. •…

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    NYC Schools Remain Segregated Even Within Diverse Districts

    Education Dive Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Naaz Modan writes about the New York City school district still shows signs of segregation, however, this new data can help more integration efforts.  • How can funders…

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    Why Some Hawaiians Are Fighting a Massive Flood-Control Project

    CityLab Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Timothy A. Schuler discusses how a flood could devastate the tourist zone of Waikīkī in Honolulu, but a federal plan to fortify the Ala Wai Canal has met…

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    Housing Vouchers Increase Test Scores, Study Shows

    Chalkbeat Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum reports that a study of New York City public school students found that housing vouchers increase student test scores.  • How can successful programs be…

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    Why U.S. Emissions Dropped in 2019

    Inside Climate News Jan 8, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicholas Kusnetz explains that U.S. emissions dropped in 2019 thanks to a shift away from coal as a source of power.  • How can this progress be…

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    Philanthropists’ Perspective on Legacy and Justice [Video]

    Ford Foundation Jan 7, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Callahan interviews Henry Ford III, Trustee of the Ford Foundation, and Valerie Rockefeller, Chair of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund about family philanthropy and how their legacies…

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