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    Incomes Have Risen, but Poverty Remains Unchanged

    Global Citizen Sep 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Daniele Selby at Global Citizen explains that household incomes have risen, but poverty remains unchanged in the United States. · What are some sustainable ways to…

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    Risk in the Age of Automation

    SmartBrief Sep 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Alex Sun discusses the risks and changes that will come with the Age of Automation, how risk is changing as society advances, and the emerging opportunities…

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    The Troubled Kansas Child Welfare Agency

    Governing Magazine Sep 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing magazine reports that a young girl in Kansas’ state custody was sexually assaulted inside a child welfare office. After this disturbing incident, Gina Meier-Hummel, Kansas Department…

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    8 Steps for Recognizing Ability in Students with Disabilities

    Getting Smart Sep 24, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Hoag shares how educators and coaches can engage with students with disabilities to authentically connect with them and identify their unique abilities.  • How can funders…

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    Slide Safe: Fighting Nigeria’s Sexual Health Stigma

    GOOD Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Ryan reports that Slide Safe is delivering HIV test kits directly to sexually active adults to increase testing rates, which are low thanks to social stigma.  •…

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    How Well Are Schools Serving Children With Disabilities?

    The 74 Sep 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools’ Equity Coalition released a document with seven principles for charter schools to follow and can serve as a…

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    A Task Force Working to Investigate Elderly Abuse

    Social Innovations Sep 16, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Crimes Against Older Adults Task Force investigates abuses against the elderly, finding that social service interventions are very effective in helping elderly victims.  • What systems are currently…

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    Is It Time to Deregulate Child Care?

    Governing Magazine Sep 14, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Bourne argues that states should deregulate child care in order to bring down costs for parents.  • How can funders help policymakers find an appropriate balance…

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    Six Easy Ways To Grow As A Nonprofit Leader

    Forbes Sep 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Dowdy, writing for Forbes, explains six ways to be a responsible leader in the nonprofit field and shares her people-focused approach. • What barriers are…

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    Kendra’s Law Can Prevent Violence, But Funding Is Needed

    The Marshall Project Sep 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research indicates that Kendra’s Law – inspired by Andrew Goldstein’s murder of Kendra Webdale – can prevent homelessness and violence among mentally ill individuals if adequate resources are…

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    Salinas Unveils Open Data Portal

    The Californian Sep 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joe Szydlowski reports that the city of Salinas, California has created an open data portal to provide transparent, accessible information about the city to residents.  • How…

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    Looking To Other Cultures When Treating Dementia

    The Conversation Sep 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The author proposes that Americans can learn from other cultures when it comes to treating patients with dementia as an opportunity to provide support and care. • What…

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