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    Federal Agencies Fail to Fulfil Obligation to Consult Tribes About Pipelines

    Grist Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Naveena Sadasivam explains that federal agencies, legally obligated to consult with tribes about pipelines that may impact them, fail to reach out appropriately.  • How can funders…

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    The Threat of Lead in Urban Communities

    CityLab Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Zaleski highlights the prevalence of lead in urban communities and the safety risks for humans that ingest lead in any quantity.  • How can funders work…

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    Upskilling 2019: Quantifying Progress

    The Aspen Institute Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute shares the results from upskilling efforts in 2019, highlighting major corporate partnerships aimed at improving the workforce.  • How can funders engage in…

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    Against Rounding Up the Cost of Stamps

    Prison Policy Initiative Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Wagner explains why Prison Policy Initiative is opposing the Postal Service’s decision to round stamp prices up to the nearest nickel.  • Prisoners face high costs…

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    What To Do To Counter Regional Divergence

    The Brookings Institution Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The Brookings Institution touches on different ways to counter regional divergence, starting with putting emphasis on bold responses rather than scare tactics with statistics. · How can…

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    How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Corporate and Environmental Sustainability

    GreenBiz Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Heather Clancy shares the various ways that artificial intelligence can make an impact on corporate and environmental sustainability, from automating energy management systems to verifying provenance across…

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    How Schools Can Utilize Tech Savvy Students for IT

    Education Dive Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • School districts are using their tech-savvy students to help IT departments fix technology-related issues, helping to strengthen their employable skillsets.  • How can schools further support…

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    Seven Trends That Will Influence Smart Cities in 2020

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven trends to watch for in 2020, based on insight from industry leaders that will inspire city officials and drive progress in innovation.  • Many…

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    Why Schools Should Prioritize Teaching Financial Literacy

    Education Dive Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Teaching financial literacy to young students can help them foster better business and financial habits.  • How can donors spread financial literacy? How does giving play…

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    Fighting More Likely for Teen Boys Who Witness Gender Violence

    Futurity Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study highlighted by Futurity finds that teenagers with more equitable gender attitudes have lower odds of reporting and taking part in violent behaviors. • How…

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    Three New Revelations About Homeschooling

    AEI Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nat Malkus and RJ Martin examine 2019’s Parent and Family Involvement Survey which included three important takeaways regarding homeschooling.  • What can these trends tell us about the…

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    New Year’s Resolutions for Leaders of Social Change

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The editors at SSIR highlight a list of articles to help your team define and achieve its goals for doing better and being a leader of…

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