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    Investing in Innovation: Where’s the Federal Support?

    Getting Smart May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Arthur VanderVeen, writing for Getting Smart, explores how the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) pilot is an opportunity for educators and policy leaders to create assessments that will…

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    Impact Investing is the Quiet Revolution Taking Shape Across Our Economy

    Business Insider May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Case, writing for Business Insider, explores how impact investing has become a movement that is laying a solid foundation in our economy.  • What are…

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    Can Efficiency, Collaboration and Altruism Work Together?

    eJewish Philanthropy May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  The Consortium of Jewish Day School’s efforts to improve Jewish education is an example of how efficiency, collaboration, and altruism can work together. • What are…

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    Ensuring that Charter Schools Live Up to Diversity Potential

    The Hechinger Report May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Halley Potter argues that states need to adopt specific integration-friendly policies in order to ensure that charter schools live up to their potential for diversity.  • How…

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    Going into Debt Over School Lunch Bills

    YES! Magazine May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Fu reports that some families are facing consequences for failure to pay their school lunch debt, even if they qualify for free lunch.  • How can…

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    Combining Behavioral Science and Machine Learning for Social Impact

    ideas42 May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Rosenberg and Michael explain how ideas 42 is working to combine behavioral science and machine learning to create significant, scalable social impact.  • How can funders…

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    How the Opioid Crisis is Hurting Breast Cancer Survival in Rural Appalachia

    The Conversation May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rajesh Balkrishnan discusses his experience as an epidemiologist in rural Appalachia where he sees patients survive breast cancer only to die because of opioids. • How can funders help to increase healthy…

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    America’s Heavy Toilet Paper Usage Is Contributing to Global Warming

    Global Citizen May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen writes about a new report that states America’s massive toilet paper consumption is contributing to global warming, not only through waste but because of…

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    Researchers Consider The Impact Of VR Use On Children

    Education Dive May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive explores the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology on children and why experts recommend limiting time with immersive media experiences. · VR can play a…

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    Diploma Requirements Still Out of Step With Higher Ed Eligibility In Most States

    Education Dive May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Education Dive explains that high schools across the country should reevaluate their diploma requirements and ensure they prepare students for college by meeting typical eligibility requirements at…

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    New Legislation to Tackle the Digital Divide

    Getting Smart May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · In this article from Getting Smart, author Beth Holland discusses new bipartisan legislation proposed in the Senate intended to address the digital divide. · How does the…

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    Could a Cancer Drug Treat Neurodegenerative Diseases?

    The Conversation May 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kenneth S. Kosik explains how early research suggests that a drug currently used in cancer treatment has potential as a treatment for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. •…

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