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    New Report Analyzes Diversity and Outcomes of NYC High Schools

    The Manhattan Institute May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report analyzes Mayor Bill de Blasio’s controversial plan to increase the number of black and Hispanic students at eight specialized elite high schools in…

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    How Kindness Can Make a Difference in Cancer Care

    The Conversation May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leonard L. Berry explains the importance of compassionate care for cancer patients, which is not a given due to the stressful environment modern medicine is conducted…

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    An Introduction to Equity

    Forbes May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes explains how equity is different from equality and why that difference is fundamental to understanding how to advance the needs of marginalized communities in the…

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    Unaccompanied Children Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

    Kids in Need of Defense May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kinds in Need of Defence (KIND) details the violations and abused that unaccompanied children are experiencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. • How can funders work to…

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    Closing the College Advising Gap for Low-Income Students

    The 74 May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this excerpt from The B.A. Breakthrough: How Ending Diploma Disparities Can Change the Face of America, Richard Whitmire shares how the College Guide Program is…

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    A Plan for Recovery from the College Admissions Scandal

    The Heritage Foundation May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mary Clare Amselem argues that colleges need to change their funding structures to undo the damage caused by the college admissions scandal.  • Do you agree with…

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    How Maker Education Can Solve Problems and Foster Empathy

    Getting Smart May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alesha Bishop argues that maker education can solve problems and foster empathy by building a better, more robust educational experience.  • Is this method the best fit…

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    The Coming Healthcare and Housing Affordability Crisis for Seniors

    Healthcare Dive May 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Pifer reports that 54% of U.S. middle-income seniors will not be able to afford healthcare and housing by 2029. • How can funders work to ensure housing…

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    Understanding the Role of Higher Ed in Workforce Education Partnerships

    Education Dive May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A panel at a conference last week at George Mason University discussed how higher education has a part to play in education workforce partnerships.  Colleges are starting…

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    The California Local Empowerment Fund Will Help Steer Investments Toward Economic Security

    Capitol Weekly May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The California Local Empowerment Fund, administered by the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), public agencies, and participation from philanthropy and impact investing, would scale up evidence-based initiatives that…

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    How Supportive School Environments Can Help Trans Teachers

    YES! Magazine May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Long recounts his positive experience coming out as a trans man to his high school students, and ways that educators can create supportive environments for…

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    How Boot Camps are Bringing Skills Training to College

    Education Dive May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Trilogy Education Services is a boot camp provider that online program manager 2U will acquire and work toward providing lifelong learning for students and workers in…

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