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    Data-Driven Program Evaluation for Public and Nonprofit Sectors

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Oct 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Governments and universities have secure access for researchers to look at administrative data labs, and this data infrastructure should be expanded to nonprofits organizations as well. …

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    For the Sake of California’s Future, Teach All Kids Technology

    EdSource Oct 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As technology’s role continues to grow in the Californian, national and global economy, accessible computer science education is a critical foundation for broadening participation in the tech…

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    What Nonprofit Program Data Should Be Collected? [Infographic]

    OPRE | MDRC Oct 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This infographic from OPRE and MDRC identifies the types of data that funders and organizations can use to learn about and improve programs.  • Are you…

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    Why Teacher Representation Matters to Students of Color

    Getting Smart

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Corey Scholes addresses the findings from a John Hopkins University study which found that if Black students have even just one Black teacher by third grade, the…

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    Improving Child Support Compliance Through Procedural Justice Principles

    MDRC Oct 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Zaina Rodney explains how the Procedural Justice-Informed Alternatives to Contempt demonstration project increases the perception of fairness to improve child support compliance.  • How can funders work…

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    How High-Quality Mental Health Care Improves Veterans’ Lives

    RAND Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There are several barriers for veterans to receive high-quality mental health care, but research from RAND shows that it will tremendously improve their quality of life. …

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    Research Shows that Low Blood Pressure Could Lead to Dementia

    The Conversation Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from the Clinical Science and Engineering Research Lab at Binghamton University study how low blood pressure can potentially lead to dementia.  • Low blood pressure…

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    Teaching For Depth, Gratitude and Connection

    eJewish Philanthropy Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Talia Graff at eJewish Philanthropy writes on the work of Pedagogy of Partnership (PoP), and how teachers are learning and collaborating on tools to encourage their students…

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    New Test Detects Opioids on the Breath

    Futurity Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers report on a new test that can detect opioids in a person’s breath which could be useful in caring for chronic pain patients as well as for checking for…

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    School Choice Only Works if Parents Have Good Options

    The 74 Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lane Wright at The 74 argues that improving school choice is possible, through creating better options, and more of them.   • What do underserved communities in your area need…

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    Many Teachers See Social-Emotional Learning as the ‘Missing Link’ in Student Success

    The Hechinger Report Oct 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Saiying Steenbergen-Hu at The Hechinger Report writes on how more and more teachers are finding the benefits of using social-emotional learning towards the success of their students. …

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    Why Not All Charities Give Back Tainted Money

    The Conversation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Terri Lynn Helge describes various companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations that have trouble cutting ties with funders who may have questionable ties or backgrounds. • How should…

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