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    Future Classrooms Will Prioritize ipads in Personalized Learning

    Chalkbeat Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Personalized learning instruction in Chicago has incorporated more technology in the classroom, which can help with customization for students, and help educators with time management. •…

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    Fighting the Stigma: Mental Health among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

    Urban Institute Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mental health stigma is strong among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and there is a need for better advocacy, legislation, and research-informed practice. • How can philanthropists…

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    Teaching Artist Companion Guide Supports Arts for Change with Youth

    Americans for the Arts Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Teaching Artist Companion is a framework that can help programs and institutions better support teaching artists and innovate arts education.  • How can teaching artists…

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    How Organizations with Data and Technology Skills Can Play a Critical Role in the 2020 Census

    Urban Institute Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Local governments and community-based organizations have begun forming Complete Count Committees, which are coalitions that encourage census responses. For the 2020 Census, local groups are helping…

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    Outdoor Therapy Could Become Law for Veterans

    Outside Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In New Jersey, a new bill called the Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act, was introduced last month and could improve the mental health of veterans. …

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    Don’t Forget About Philanthropic Investment Strategies

    LinkedIn

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam- Walkerly discusses the importance of strategic philanthropic investments that go beyond traditional market investments and provide capital that is mutually beneficial. • What are…

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    How to Explore Innovation Without Being Prescriptive

    Education Dive Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Roger Riddell, writing for Education Dive, interviews Polaris Ventures Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus Steve Arnold of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, on how funders can be innovative without…

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    A Roadmap For Big Business To Address Inequality And Poverty

    My Social Good News Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Robert S. Kaplan sets out a roadmap for companies and big businesses to move beyond traditional philanthropy and CSR to Positive Impact with the intentional creation of…

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    Meet the Inspiring Fourteen Year Old Girl Feeding Millions

    Medium Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Medium interviews MacKenzie Hinson, a fourteen year old from North Carolina who is feeding millions of people in need with her organization called Make a Difference Pantry.…

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    The Growing List of Women Giving Big and Visibly

    The Conversation Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elizabeth J. Dale explains that MacKenzie Bezos’ decision to sign the Giving Pledge puts her among a growing group: women who give big and do so publically.  •…

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    Recalls of Medical Devices and Drugs Are Up

    The Conversation Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • George Ball reports that the market pressure demanding cheaper devices and drugs encourage companies to cut corners – leading to increased recalls of medical devices and drugs. …

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    How School Integration Helped Black Students

    The 74 Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Professor Rucker Johnson explains how school integration helps black students and what the current level of school segregation means for the community.  • How can funders…

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