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Girls Knit Their Way to a Math Career

Holly Korbey

March 08, 2017 |

Bright Magazine |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

A growing body of research suggests knitting and crocheting can be used to teach math. It could also be a way to bridge the gap between men and women in the STEM fields, and make the subject more approachable to young girls, who have higher levels of math anxiety. KnitLab project does that, and teaches middle school students, particularly girls, to knit and crochet in order to understand complicated math subjects. Already, more than 50 students have been taught.

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Now he slings ice cream, instead of cocaine; ShopRite finds talent in former drug dealers

Jane M. Von Bergen

March 07, 2017 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Most employers might not hire former inmates, but one grocery store in Philadelphia is looking to do just that. Brown Store’s Inc. has made it a company mission to hire people out of prison. Employment is an important factor to keep former inmates from returning to prison.

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Stanford's Big Health Care Idea

Heather Boerner

March 01, 2017 |

Washington Monthly |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Stanford, California

Doctors at Stanford University developed per-patient and per-month payment plans to better support patients with complex medical needs. The approach upends the typical per-service payment model. It has radically improved primary care by incentivizing healthcare providers to offer more comprehensive support.

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How Wildwood schools provide a crucial safety net for struggling families

Diane D'Amico

February 27, 2017 |

The Press of Atlantic City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Wildwood, New Jersey

The Wildwood School District has implemented programs during and after school hours to help provide nutritious meals to students living with hunger and poverty, while also teaching the children invaluable skills such as sewing and gardening to help create better future opportunities.

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School nurse's supplies include food, toothbrushes and coats

Diane D'Amico

February 26, 2017 |

The Press of Atlantic City |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wildwood, New Jersey

In low-income districts, the school nurse is often a family’s first health care provider, and the role at places like Wildwood High School and Glenwood Avenue School has expanded to provide everything from warm coats and food donations for children and their families living in hunger.

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Turning Oreo Cheesecake into Dough in the South Bronx

Sophia Paliza-Carre

February 22, 2017 |

WNYC |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Food Pathways is a program that helps women in the Bronx turn their cooking skills into a food-industry business. The Bronx Cook Space is an affordable commercial kitchen that women can pay to use by the hour and where they can also access resources for business planning.

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A simple combination of data and language tweaks is helping recruit more diverse police officers

Kara Sherwin

February 20, 2017 |

Quartz |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

To diversify the police force, UK and US research studies have focused on using behavioral economics. The UK's Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) has used behavioural economics and psychology to alter phrasing and messages, in order to attract more diverse applicants and its success has spurred more future projects.

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‘They turned my life around': The people who work with rough sleepers

Claire Burke

February 17, 2017 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Westminster

Homelessness is on the rise in the UK, and for many "rough sleepers," finding sustainable support can be nearly impossible. But a number of charities, including Crisis, St. Mungo'ss, and Centrepoint are starting to take a more comprehensive approach to the problem by addressing mental health issues and their significant impact on prolonged homelessness. Now the charities focus on "a psychologically-informed approach."

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New York City Embraces a Gun Violence Outreach Program Left on Life Support in Chicago

Ann Givens

February 09, 2017 |

The Trace |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

In its four years of community outreach, Cure Violence’s New York City chapter has been accepted and welcomed by both neighborhoods and police. The program now works in 17 police precincts, providing direct violence intervention, legal and mental health resources, and improving police/community relations.

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Can the Graduation Approach Help to End Extreme Poverty?

Tony Sheldon

February 07, 2017 |

Yale Insights |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh, Dhaka

BRAC, the largest NGO in the world and one of the leaders in microfinance as an approach to combating poverty, discovered that despite its successes, microcredit did not always reach what are called the Ultra-Poor in effective, sustainable ways. So they formed partnerships and launched a new, comprehensive initiative that involves consumption support, technical and financial literacy training, and asset management to create a pathway to prosperity called the "graduation approach."

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