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    Lifelong Learning Program: Career Online High School

    Aspen Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Walmart created the Lifelong Learning program which now supports the Career Online High School that offers Walmart employee’s family members the opportunity to enroll and obtain…

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    A Celebrity Paying College Students’ Tuitions

    Global Citizen

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicki Minaj is paying for a select few college students’ tuition fees as part of an initiative called Student of the Game.  • How does celebrity action…

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    How the Internet Is Impacting Social Work

    Social Work Helper

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elliot Caleria explains the effects the internet has had social work: improving communication and raising ethical dilemmas. • How can social workers use the internet and…

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    Impact Philanthropy: From Transactions to Relationships [Audio]

    David Bonbright Nov 26, 2019

    “I like to say that we need top-down and we need bottom-up, and that’s the wrong framing. What we need is both in mutuality, but it’s the mutuality that’s missing.…

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    The Plight of the Working Mother

    CityLab Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research analyzes the disparities between the number of hours that mothers work compared to other men and women. …

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    The Power of a Name [Video]

    Ford Foundation Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jon Stryker, founder and President of the Arcus Foundation, discusses why he doesn’t demand high praise or named credit for his charitable contributions.   • Stryker further…

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    Ride-sharing App Rolls Out New Features to Increase Rider Safety

    SmartCitiesDive Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Uber is rolling out new features that let riders audio record their time with drivers, and some pilots allow video recordings. • How can other ride-share…

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    Improving Teacher and Learner Experiences

    Getting Smart

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Slusser explains that the i-Ready product developed by Curriculum Associates helps both teachers and student learning and will have updates in efficiency in time for…

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    Data Collection and Management Priorities for Smart Cities

    PricewaterhouseCoopers Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • PricewaterhouseCoopers shares seven layers of data collection and management needed to ensure the successful transition to smart cities.  • How can funders help cities to responsibly collect…

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    The State of Native Youth in 2019

    Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute Nov 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute highlights key issues for Native youth in 2019 including the census count and protecting Native land.  • How…

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    Feminist Writers Honored for Fighting Gender Inequality

    Global Citizen Nov 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Rodriguez covers the Make Equality Reality Gala honoring two feminist writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Scarlett Curtis for fighting gender inequality. • What inspires you from…

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    How Virtual Reality Technology is Advancing Stroke Therapy

    Futurity Nov 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers say that a virtual reality clinic could help patients increase access to stroke therapy rehabilitation they need. • How can VR technology help individuals facing…

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