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    Shifting To Electric Vehicles Could Drive The Green New Deal Forward

    Fast Company Jul 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Fast Company, transitioning to electric vehicles could radically improve America’s transportation sector, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, and support equity all while driving forward the…

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    Effects Of A Social Marketing Campaign To Reduce Mental Illness Stigma

    RAND Corporation Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new RAND Corporation study, a recent social marketing campaign to reduce the stigma around mental health issues has shown to have a positive…

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    Food Hubs Help Communities In Need Of Produce

    Harvest Public Media Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Harvest Public Media, Madelyn Beck explains how The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food hub database is helping to connect all types of farmers to commercial businesses…

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    Improving Advocacy For District Needs

    Education Dive Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Education Dive, Naaz Modan provides a run-down of this year’s ISTE conference and the key takeaways for improving advocacy for district needs. · How can district advocates…

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    Using VR to Bring Student Face-to-Face with the Most Pressing Issues

    The Hechinger Report Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · With the help of VR technology, students are being exposed to the Earth’s most fragile ecosystems and develop an understanding of the impact of climate change. Through…

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    Growing Racial Disparities In Special Education

    Futurity Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · New research into the racial disparities in special education shows that black and Hispanic students are less likely to be placed in special education programs than…

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    Democratic Presidential Hopefuls on Key Issues in Education

    Education Dive Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · At a recent National Education Association (NEA) forum, ten Democratic presidential candidates responded to big questions regarding their position on key issues in education ranging from gun…

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    Social Impact Technology Platform Brings Together Business and Philanthropy

    CSR Wire

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Givewith is a technology platform that helps businesses and corporations create social impact by facilitating funding initiatives between corporations and nonprofits.  • How is the model of ‘social corporate…

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    Health Care Price Transparency: Fool’s Gold, or Real Money in Your Pocket?

    The Conversation Jul 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • J.B. Silvers explains why health care price transparency is not a solution to the high price of health care.   • What further interventions are needed to reduce…

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    How Drug-Free School Zones Backfired

    The Atlantic Jul 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Drug-free school zones was a policy that had good intentions but poor implementation in effectively increasing student safety.  • What might a policy approach around drug…

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    Are Sugar Substitutes Actually Helping Weight Loss?

    The Conversation Jul 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Medical professionals conclude that sugar substitutes are not helpful for individuals with diabetes who are trying to manage blood sugar or pursuing weight loss. Medication, increased…

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    Five Facts to Note About Cloud Computing and Education

    EdSurge Jul 12, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five significant ways that modern technology, specifically cloud services, are revolutionizing education.   • How can donors support more technology for the education system? What…

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