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Creative thinking brings child care center to Jal

Sylvia Ulloa

August 07, 2018 |

New Mexico In Depth |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Mexico

In the past few years, an influx of oil field workers to Jal, New Mexico has put pressure on the town's child-care offerings. Several teachers are pioneering a creative solution. By using funding from several sources, Bright Beginnings Child Development Center has colocated in the local elementary school, cutting down on travel time for working parents and creating benefits across programs.

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Western State Colorado University Debuts Nation's First-Ever Outdoor MBA

Morgan Tilton

August 06, 2018 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Western State Colorado University is launching the first Outdoor Industry MBA program in order to meet a growing need for industry leaders versed in sustainability best practices. Courses range from "Sustainable Outdoor Product Development and Material Sourcing” to “Supply Chain and Logistics in the Outdoor Industry" and will be completed through a combination of online and in-person engagements.

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A Public School That Not Only Keeps Children Safe, But Heals

Suzanne Bohan

August 03, 2018 |

Nonprofit Quarterly |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Cherokee Point Elementary School in San Diego became a trauma-informed school in 2015, and since then suspensions have fallen to zero (and remained that way since) and they no longer need a campus police officer. The school's approach includes revised disciplinary practices, social-emotional instruction, free breakfast, school-wide training about trauma, strong parental engagement, and intensive individual support. They even partner with community organizations that all them to create and offer a wider variety of services than the school could on its own.

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The iGen Shift: Colleges Are Changing to Reach the Next Generation

Laura Pappano

August 02, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Princeton, New Jersey

Universities like Princeton look to social media and other digital solutions to form a connection with their latest generation of students. Teachers incorporate iPads and video conferencing into their curriculum to keep up with Generation Z - or iGen - and share lessons in an engaging way.

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Online learning can open doors for kids in juvenile jails

Tara Garcia Mathewson

August 02, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice sets itself apart by offering a blended learning curriculum to students. The district's superintendent sees immense benefits to the split schedule and online learning component - “The self-paced schedule has made a huge difference in the number of kids obtaining credits." Other players are more skeptical.

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Can India's "quack" doctors be trained in 100 hours?

Sam Judah

August 02, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: India, Kolkata

‘Quack” doctors—people illegally seeing and treating patients without a license—is a common sight in rural India. A new program seeks to train, rather than eliminate, these “doctors” and use them to expand the reach of the healthcare workforce.

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‘We can do it and do it right': Roswell puts pieces in place for preschool

Sylvia Ulloa

August 02, 2018 |

New Mexico In Depth |

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Response Location: United States, Roswell, New Mexico

Staff members in the Roswell Independent School District (RISD) tackle the lack of resources and teachers in their district by looking to their own student body as the future of their faculty. With a new preschool program, early education training, and a strategic plan to implement state funding, RISD is helping to educate kids on a more comprehensive level and encourage growth in local early childhood development education.

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Alive and Kicking

Joshua Rosenblum

August 01, 2018 |

Opera News |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Young People’s Chorus of New York City uses music and dance to provide an emotional and creative outlet for children and teens from disparate communities. Through opera, dance, and chorus, this group creates connections between students who may never interact otherwise. The YPC now has a membership of 1,700 students and partnerships with famous composers, like Michael Torke, that produces original music. On top of everything else, the group also offers SAT tutoring, homework help, and guidance on applying to college.

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How Colleges Can Support Students Recovering from Substance Abuse

Jen Soong

August 01, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Some universities are helping students stay sober. Institutions like Rutgers, Texas Tech, and University of Michigan offer counseling, support groups, and even recovery houses. Research shows these programs are overwhelmingly successful. “They have low relapse rates, higher GPAs than average, and are more likely to stay in college and graduate. In fact, they reported up to 95 percent of participating students are able to sustain their sobriety while attending school.”

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From Homeless to Employment in Silicon Valley

Deana Mitchell

July 31, 2018 |

Voice of America (VOA) |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

When tech giants began opening offices in one San Francisco neighborhood without finding local talent, a formerly homeless community leader stepped in. He created Code Tenderloin, a six week coding bootcamp that provides free technical training to locals with the goal of teaching job skills and finding them local employment. So far, the program has been a great asset to the neighborhood.

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