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    The Cost of Doing the Right Thing: Tainted Money and Charity

    The Conversation May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Terri Lynn Helge shares the story of how Vanderbilt University renamed a building that honored the Confederacy and argues that other charities that have received tainted money…

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    3 Ways to Find Time for Personalized Learning

    Christensen Institute May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Julia Freeland Fisher shares three ways to make more time for personalized learning to ensure that students get the help and support that they need.  • How…

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    The Benefits of Bringing Together Old and Young People

    YES! Magazine May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marc Freedman explains how bringing together old and young people is beneficial for everyone. • How can funders work to bring old and young people together?  •…

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    Balancing Durability and Recyclability

    Futurity May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Josh Brown explains how solar panel makers must balance durability and recyclability as the two are often counterproductive to each other.  • How can funders work…

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    Air Quality Emissions Regulations Will Have Long-term Impacts

    Futurity May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Hannah Hickey reports that air quality emissions regulations to limit nitrogen oxides will have long-term impacts, but will not produce quick results.  • How can funders help to…

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    Bumble Bees See Population Decline

    Futurity May 8, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Layne Cameron reports that bumble bee populations are in decline in Michigan, putting plants, animals, and people that rely on pollination at risk.  • How can…

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    The Promise of Restorative Justice Starts to Falter Under Rigorous Research

    The Hechinger Report May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Two more extensive research studies by the RAND Corporation show that mixed results of the benefits of restorative justice practices.  • What methods should educators try…

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    Nearly All States Using Value-based Payment Models

    Education Dive May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A health IT firm called Change Healthcare reported that around 48 states are now using some form of value-based payment model and highlighted three states in…

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    Systems Change in Social Innovation Education

    Stanford Social Innovation Review May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explore how educators can make a shift from social entrepreneurship education to systems change-led social innovation education by redesigning programs and curriculum.  • How…

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    5 Ways to Scale Relationships That Play a Role in Our Child’s Lives

    The 74 May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Julia Freeland Fisher, writing for The 74, discusses the factors to look at when trying to scale relationships. She explains that relationships play a vital role…

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    Apps Connect Teachers, Parents, and Students With Special Needs

    Futurity May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Gabriela Marcu, assistant professor at the School of Information at the University of Michigan, conducted two studies focusing on classroom technology’s ability to connect students, parents, and…

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    Climate Change is Way Worse on Ocean Animals

    Futurity May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global warming is significantly impacting ocean animals because of warmer temperatures. • Researchers found that marine life is being eliminated from their habitats twice as often…

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