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    Five NYC Districts Are Taking Their Own Approaches to School Integration

    Chalkbeat Jul 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Veiga reports that five New York City school districts are using grants to fund their own approaches to school integration.  • How can funders help school…

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    Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Giving

    Curiosity Makes You Smarter Jul 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alexis Blue explains research that shows that teaching kids about giving is beneficial in the long-term.  • How can you best introduce children in your life to…

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    How Philanthropy Can Better Support Indigenous Migrants in the U.S.

    Grantmakers Concerned With Immigrants and Refugees Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three ways that philanthropy can address the problems and increase visibility of the indigenous migrant population currently residing in the United States. • Do…

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    Helping the Education Deserts of Rural America

    The Atlantic Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Adam Harris at The Atlantic, discusses the inequalities related to education access within parts of rural America and offers recommendations on how to address education deserts. •…

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    Food Labels Do Not Tell You Enough About Your Microbiome Composition

    The Conversation Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • To understand your bacteria in your gut, known collectively as microbiome, it would be helpful if nutrition labels detailed the microscopic makeup of food components. •…

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    How Parents Make a Big Difference in School Quality

    EdSurge Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas Sheppard at EdSurge writes on his own experiences as both a father and a teacher and how parents, teachers, and administrators need to invest in building…

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    Tougher Organic Solar Cells Stand Up to Water, Air, and Light

    Futurity Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Karl Greenberg at NYU writes for Futurity on new research discovering a remarkable way to make organic solar cells more robust, including conferring resistance to oxygen,…

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    Eight Immigration Policy Areas for the U.S. to Consider in 2019

    Migration Policy Institute Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Doris Meissner and Julia Gelatt share eight immigration poly areas that the United States to consider in 2019 as the debate around the subject heats up.  • How can…

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    What Does Research Say About Busing for School Desegregation?

    Chalkbeat Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum unpacks research around busing for school desegregation that shows that bussing improved outcomes for students but was a political failure.  • How can funders…

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    Achieving Impact With Gifts of All Sizes

    Fidelity Charitable Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fidelity Charitable and Exponent Philanthropy offer a guide to help navigate charitable contributions and decide how to give with the most impact. • How can strategically focusing on…

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    Making Opportunity Zones a Place for Education Opportunity

    Education Next Jul 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • John Bailey explains how opportunity zones can be used to create education opportunities for communities in need.  • What are the needs of opportunity zones near you?…

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    Families Are the Best Advocates for Students in Special Education Programs

    The 74 Jul 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Families and parents are excellent resources for students with disabilities and are consistently the best advocates for their children with special needs.  • Research has shown…

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