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    How to Help Students Find a Sense of Purpose

    EdSurge May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Ed Surge, author Tim Klein discusses why and how schools should help their students find a sense of purpose. • How could…

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    Remarks at The Future of Cities: Connecting Innovation, Equity and Empowerment

    The Aspen Institute May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Dan Porterfield, President, and CEO of the Aspen Institute, explains the importance of community engagement and collaboration at The Future of Cities: Connecting Innovation, Equity, and Empowerment…

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    Replacing Plastic with Natural Materials in the Fashion Industry

    Fast Company May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Organizations are looking to collaborate on creating naturally derived materials that can replace plastic in supply chains within the fashion industry.  • What other industries are…

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    Visualizing Comprehensiveness in Community Partnerships in Chicago

    MDRC May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • MDRC’s study revealed that comprehensive connections between organizations could help improve neighborhoods.  • How can communities work to strengthen ties between organizations? Where are the spaces…

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    A Teacher’s Insights on Education Inequity

    Chalkbeat Tennessee May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Chalkbeat story, Caroline Bauman interviews Memphis elementary school teacher Angelique Hines about why she became a teacher and what challenges her students face. •…

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    Scapegoating Opioid Producers Ignores the Problem

    Cato Institute May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the Cato Institute, author Jeffrey A. Singer argues that opioid producers are not causing overdose and addictions rates to rise. Instead, criticism…

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    Chicago’s Newest Billionaire Doesn’t Plan to Die One

    Chicago Business May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Chicago Business, author Lisa Bertagnoli discusses Steve and Jessica Sarowitz’s plans to give away at least a billion dollars during their life.…

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    Research Advancements on HCN1 Gene and Epilepsy

    On the Pulse May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Seattle Children’s, author Lyra Fontaine discusses how one kid’s brain surgery allowed researchers to better understand intractable epilepsy and the HCN1 gene.…

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    Increasing Racial Diversity in Gifted Classrooms

    The Hechinger Report May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from the Hechinger Report, author Jill Barshay discusses a solution that has been proposed for increasing racial diversity in gifted classrooms across the…

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    Wraparound Services Benefit Community College Students

    Education Dive May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • James Paterson reports that a study found that wraparound services can successfully increase community college success for those in need.  • How can these services be spread…

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    Unpacking the Graduation Rates of English Learners

    Migration Policy Institute May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Julie Sugarman share insights and information about the graduation rates of English Learners and how graduation accountability requirements may impact this group.  • How can funders support…

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    Alzheimer’s Disease: What Can We Do to Fight It?

    LinkedIn May 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kirstie Keller argues that the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease requires intervention by policymakers and philanthropists alike.  • How can funders best address the gaps in Alzheimer’s research…

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