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    Improving Programs Using Students’ Voices

    MDRC Sep 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This issue focus from MDRC discusses lessons learned from the Los Angeles College Promise Program and how programs can be improved by listening to and including students’…

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    10 Quick Tips on How to Start the Habit of Giving

    Medium Sep 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Vimvest, an app that helps you invest, save, and give, provides 10 quick tips for those looking to build a habit of giving into their lifestyle.  …

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    How to Support Those Affected By Hurricane Dorian

    Mashable Sep 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Mashable, Nicole Gallucci provides a few ways to support efforts helping the communities affected by Hurricane Dorian. · How can donors support these relief efforts? Why…

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    The Demands From The Upcoming Climate Strike

    Fast Company Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Adele Peters at Fast Company highlights the demands made by youth climate activists for an upcoming strike on Sept. 20. · Where does support of youth organizing…

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    Stand Your Ground Laws Increase Violence

    RAND Corporation Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · RAND Corporation’s Andrew R. Morral and Rosanna Smart explain how “stand your ground” laws may be doing more harm than good, encouraging impulsive uses of violence. ·…

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    The Waste From Wind Energy

    Harvest Public Media Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although wind energy is seen by environmentalists as the “crowned jewel” of renewable energy sources, it has a serious waste problem when the wind farm shuts…

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    Doctors Prescribe Houseplants To Help Treat Anxiety And Depression

    Fast Company Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Adele Peters at Fast Company, doctors are now beginning to recommend houseplants as a remedy to reduce anxiety and depression and improve overall health outcomes. ·…

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    Using Technology Innovation Frameworks to Make a Social Impact

    Causeartist Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Causeartist talks with Ashwin Gopi to learn more about technology innovation frameworks and how they can be used by organizations with their social responsibility initiatives. · What are technology innovation…

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    How to Mentor From Miles Away

    The Atlantic Sep 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Keishia Ashe and Tiffany St. Bernard are the founders of ManyMentors, an e-mentoring nonprofit that pairs tech professionals with young people looking to break into the…

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    U.S. Public On Legal Abortion

    Pew Research Center Sep 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Pew Research Center relays the results of new research from surveying public opinion on legal abortion, with most respondents supporting Roe v. Wade. · What effects would overturning Roe…

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    Fatherless Children Face Grim Statistics

    NPR

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudio Sanchez talks with author Alan Blankstein about the unfortunate statistics regarding fatherless children and the effects this has on their education.  • How can schools be better…

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    What Philanthropists Can Learn From Sesame Street

    The Bridgespan Group

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bridgespan Group celebrates the five decades that Sesame Street has spent influencing young children across the country. • The reach of Sesame Street has been…

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