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American democracy is fracturing. Libraries say they know how to help

Jenny Anderson

October 05, 2018 |

Quartz |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Public libraries have remained one of the last public non-commercial spaces where people from all walks of life can coexist and learn. New York Public Library in particular is working to improve and expand their services to match the recent dramatic rise in engagement in things like ESL classes. The library is spending $700 million to, among other things, open 2 new branches in prison to reach more than 20,000 prisoners, offer 10,000 free WIFI devices, and to refurbish the physical space to add a floor dedicated to workforce development and skills training.

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Teaching to the student, not the test

Nick Chiles

October 04, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Revere, Massachusetts

Although Massachusetts has been slow to join the personalized learning movement, when Revere High School, a predominantly immigrant and low income population, decided to adopt the approach, it quickly gained national attention. Teachers consult students on curriculum decisions and senior leadership frequently visit teachers classes to create a culture of accountability.

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Rethinking What Gifted Education Means, and Whom It Should Serve

Dana Goldstein

September 13, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Silver Spring, Maryland

Since Montgomery County instituted new admissions policies for its gifted elementary school magnet programs in 2016, the share of black and Hispanic students has increased from 23 percent to 31 percent. The County has changed the test, de-emphasized teacher recommendations, and automatically entered all students in the admissions pool, leveling the playing field for families with fewer resources and less inside knowledge of the process.

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Before personalized learning became a trend, teachers built their own forerunner

Laura Pappano

September 06, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Before the personalized learning movement came onto the education scene, Impact Academy in Minnesota was already experimenting with ways to innovate within the confines and resources of a traditional public school. In 2013, Impact assigned all students to a K-5 multi-age "community," allowing students to progress at their own paces according to a series of reading and math "strands."

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Jolted

Nina Keck Liam Elder-Connors

September 05, 2018 |

Vermont Public Radio |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Fair Haven, Vermont

When it’s discovered that someone is planning a mass shooting, what are the possible responses? Can those individuals be prosecuted? How do states balance personal liberty and public safety? These are all questions that residents of Fair Haven, Vermont had to grapple with when plans of a school shooting were found. From better threat assessments, to gun control legislation, to considering teen’s experiences in today’s world, the issues and corresponding responses prove challenging reconcile.

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Why more colleges should treat students like numbers

Kevin Carey

August 26, 2018 |

Washington Monthly |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

The University of North Florida combines an emphasis on predictive analytics with a very human case management system to identify students who are at risk of dropping out and intervene appropriately. In the coming years, will other universities follow suit?

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In a mastery-based classroom, students understand where they need to focus

Tara Garcia Mathewson

August 23, 2018 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, North Carolina

A North Carolina teacher has had marked success using mastery-based learning techniques, which emphasize skill acquisition over classroom time, in her classroom. She says of the self-directed approach to instruction: "“The mindset is ‘Give students their own data and let them choose what to work on themselves.’" With this setup, the teacher also has extra time to work in smaller groups with struggling students.

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Books in their hand, dreams in their head: Community library project changes kids

Kasturika Ramamoorthy

August 17, 2018 |

Citizen Matters |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: India, New Delhi

The Community Library Project exemplifies that books should be accessible to all. In Delhi, where there are insufficient libraries, and the ones that exist are often not welcoming, this library initiative has increased excitement about literacy. It has also empowered local youth through leadership opportunities on the Student Council. By not charging any fees and instead allowing kids to volunteer rather than pay fines, the leaders of the library believe this model can and should be replicated throughout the region.

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Closing the ‘Perception Gap': With 3 in 5 Teachers Saying Students Are Not at Grade Level on First Day of School, New Digital Tool Offers Parents a ‘Readiness Check'

Esmeralda Fabián Romero

August 13, 2018 |

The 74 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

A new "readiness check" digital tool, available in English and Spanish, gives parents realtime feedback about whether their child is prepared to enter the next grade level and provides resources and activities to practice if a child is behind in English or math subjects. By offering a concrete, standardized assessment, the tool gives parents the data they need to advocate on behalf of their child and ensure teachers are aware of areas where a child may need extra support before they even enter the teacher's classroom on the first day of school.

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School-going girls to be skilled in making re-usable sanitary towels

Lilian Namagembe

July 25, 2018 |

Daily Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Wasiko

Kabubbu Development Project is a reproductive health NGO in Wakiso district of Uganda that is teaching middle and high school girls to make reusable sanitary pads. Lack of pads can mean the difference between going to school or not. The school found that when some young women had no money they turned to prostitution to afford hygiene products and go to school.

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