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    Devastating Affects 6 Years After Oil Pipeline Burst

    Inside Climate News Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • David Hasemyer covers the affects of Exxon’s oil pipeline burst in Mayflower Arkansas, and how much of the information is kept from the public. • How can…

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    Prioritizing Equity and Community in Contraceptive Access Work

    The Woman's Foundation Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nancy Schoenfeld covers a DC initiative that assesses communities wants and needs around contraceptive care and defines its success on community satisfaction. • How can community engagement be included…

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    Native American Student’s Difficult Path to College

    The Hechinger Report Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Willen covers a new book on ‘rez ball’ and how Native American students do not have the same opportunities available to them to reach college. • How…

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    Higher Ed Dealing with Ethical Questions Over Disgraced Donors

    The Conversation Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ethicist Deni Elliot recommends avenues for universities assessing whether to accept donations and what to do with funds given by disgraced donors. • How can increasing transparency…

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    Diversity Plan Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn Schools

    Chalkbeat Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Veiga and Amy Zimmer discuss the positive impact of Brooklyn’s diversity plan to shift demographics in middle schools. • Why is increasing diversity in schools important?…

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    Digital Archeologist Utilizes Tech to Showcase Artifacts

    The Conversation Nov 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Davide Tanasi explains the significance of digital archeology and how developing 3D scans of historical artifacts can help increase accessibility and visibility for these historical works.…

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    Stopping Police Shootings of People with Mental Health Disabilities

    The Conversation Nov 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Sarrett explains how the police system is failing those with mental health disabilities, leading to high levels of police violence against this community. • How can…

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    Free Online College Courses are Helping Early Childhood Educators

    EdSurge Nov 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Tate covers Utah’s new programs making college classes available to early childhood educators, and how two educators are making use of the programs. • How can you…

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    Civic Engagement Guide for Donors

    Giving Compass Nov 16, 2019

    From voting to volunteering, civic engagement is an essential part of a healthy quality of life for individuals and communities. It’s also a crucial piece of our democracy and helps…

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    What U.S. Cities Must do to Achieve a Clean Electric Future

    Smart Cities Dive Nov 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rob Massoudi describes the measures some European cities have taken to electrify, and what lessons U.S. cities can take away to become more green. • Which of these…

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    Breaking the Stigma of Palliative Care to Help Cancer Patients

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Diane Mapes explains how the stigma around palliative care prevents cancer patients from getting the best available care.  • How can funders work to decrease stigma and…

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    Lessons for Funders on Supporting System Leadership

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Nov 16, 2019

    For funders seeking to create their own version of system leadership programs, or embrace this approach to change, we want to share a few lessons we’ve learned from this work…

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