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    Insights From the U.S. Religious Freedom Summit

    Hudson Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lela Gilbert unpacks reported progress and bad news from the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. • How can funders best work to ensure and advance religious freedom? …

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    A Look at 21st Century Volunteering Trends

    Independent Sector

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kaitlin Ahmad, Nathan Dietz, and Robert T. Grimm, Jr., of the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute, share their observations and data on 21st-century volunteering trends and how…

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    New AI Maps Offer Much-Needed Help In Predicting Wildfires

    Futurity May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Josie Garthwaite writes for Futurity on how new AI maps play a crucial role in predicting wildfires out west, especially while resources are so thin from…

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    Intergenerational Mobility for the Middle Class in Higher Education

    Brookings May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research indicates that students from middle to low-income families can increase their intergenerational mobility by attending college. • How can this research inform school districts and…

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    How COVID-19 Is Revealing Deeply Rooted Structural Problems

    Brookings May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carol Graham and Benjamin Miller, at Brookings, discuss coronavirus’ role in revealing deeply rooted structural problems in the economy, health, and social connection. • How can donors…

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    How Energy Efficiency Jobs Are Decimated By The Pandemic

    InsideClimate News May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At InsideClimate News, Dan Gearino discusses how people are losing energy efficiency jobs at a dramatic rate during the global pandemic. • Why are energy efficiency…

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    How to Make Online Learning Effective in Education for the Long Term

    EdSource May 24, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to have successful and effective online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, there needs to be ample effort to push education forward.  • What are…

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    NYC Focuses on Sustainable Development Goals for Recovery

    Global Citizen May 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With coronavirus disparately impacting minority communities across the world, Penny Abeywardena at Global Citizen highlights NYC’s emphasis on Sustainable Development Goals for recovery. • Why is…

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    Why All Students Need Access to the Internet and Devices [Audio]

    The 74 May 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael B. Horn and Diane Tavenner ask Evan Marwell about how and why we should provide all students with access to the internet and devices throughout…

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims Help Locate COVID-19’s Impact

    Brookings May 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alan Berube details the benefits of analyzing unemployment insurance claims to locate areas that need the most coronavirus support. • Why is it important to understand…

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    Four Questions to Enlighten and Enliven Your Giving

    Forbes May 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly encourages philanthropists to ask four questions to improve their giving. • Are you asking questions to enlighten your giving? How can you work during…

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    Equity in Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Johnson Center May 22, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • KConnect is emphasizing the role that equity plays during the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in education systems during this time.  • How can donors help address equity…

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