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Helping First-Generation Students Reach College — and Build Community on the Way

Asher Lehrer-Small

May 09, 2022 |

The 74 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Yonkers, New York

Yonkers Partners in Education is a nonprofit making college more accessible for low-income students of color through mentorship and tutoring.

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Could Utah children help shape the destiny of the ailing Great Salt Lake?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue

April 20, 2022 |

Deseret News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

The Nature Conservancy's Wings & Water program allows fourth graders to explore Utah's Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve with educators in an effort to teach them the value of protecting nature.

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Improving Literacy Rates with Free Summer Books

Kayla Green Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Books for Keeps works to increase the literacy rate of students by providing them with books to read during the summer when they aren’t at school. Since 2009, Books for Keeps has given away almost 800,000 books. A study by the nonprofit found that students gained almost 17% of a grade level more over the summer than students who didn't participate in Books for Keeps.

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How This Nigerian Book Club is Spreading Joy through Literature

Abiodun Jamiu

April 06, 2022 |

OkayAfrica |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto

Book O'clock is a book club aimed at increasing the appreciation of African writers in Nigeria. Most public schools don’t teach literature, so young people do not read novels, which is a good way to learn about history and culture. The book club is live on WhatsApp and runs an online store where members can access copies of the books. Book club members also visit secondary schools in the area where they inspire a passion for reading among young people.

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The turnaround strategy inside St. Louis Public Schools that may be working—and may get discontinued

Nicholas Phillips

February 28, 2022 |

St. Louis Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

A pilot program, organized by the Consortium Partnership Network, seeks to improve school outcomes by shifting key decisions to staff inside the school, which schools remain under district supervision. The schools also partner with a nonprofit to provide technological support and bring in philanthropic dollars. The partially autonomous governance model is supported by the teacher’s union and has improved teaching-focused aspects as well as programs addressing the mental health, clothing, and food needs of students.

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A Multi-Pronged Approach Spreads STEM Education And Digital Knowledge Among Girls In Nigeria

Violet Ikong

February 15, 2022 |

Prime Progress |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

The Webfala Digital Skills For All Initiative educates young entrepreneurs in digital literacy, social media, and marketing while encouraging young women to explore careers in STEM.

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Filling the Education Gap

Katerina Lanska

January 07, 2022 |

Transitions Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Czech Republic

The Faculties Tutor initiative connects elementary schools with students in need of tutoring with trained college students knowledgeable in the appropriate topics.

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S.A.F.E. program supports Mansfield City School's homeless families

Katie Ellington

December 24, 2021 |

Richland Source |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Massachusetts

The Student Achievement through Family Engagement program provides Mansfield City School students experiencing homelessness with support, necessary supplies, and even toys and holiday gifts. Their efforts help improve student academic performance.

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Oakland's success shows how Philly-wide restorative justice could work

Jessica Blatt Press

December 16, 2021 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Modeled on a long-running and successful program in Oakland, Philadelphia schools' Relationships First program uses restorative justice to reform school discipline. The program follows a three-step approach to changing culture. At its core, teachers and students deepen their relationships so that when they use group dialogue to address the harm that people have caused, the chances for healing are greater. Violence has dropped when it was used in one Philadelphia neighborhood in cases of serious offenses. In Oakland, expulsions, suspensions, and racial disparities are all way down.

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Community Based organization enhancing ICT literacy in Siaya

Elfas Guya

December 03, 2021 |

Ratego Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Kenya, Siaya County

A computer literacy training program has trained over 50 individuals, both young people and adults, in information communication technology from rural Siaya County in Kenya. The program is free and is open to anyone fifteen years old and above. It is crowd funded by a network of donors and graduates have access to more professional and personal growth opportunities.

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