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  • The rebel bank, printing its own notes and buying back people's debts

    Anna Leach

    March 23, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Walthamstow, London

    How is Street Central Bank buying back the debt of ordinary people? Part art installation and part charitable endeavor, the “bank” prints its own money, sells it for real tender and then uses the funds to help neighbors. The project draws inspiration from similar debt buyback efforts in the United States.

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  • Jeffco emergency responders prepare for future county crises by combining forces to improve response times

    Peyton Garcia

    March 23, 2018 |

    The Denver Post |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    To speed up responses and save money, eight of Colorado's Jefferson County emergency response agencies have consolidated. The new communications system and location for all county dispatchers is known as Jeffcom 911 and is prepared to serve more than 600,000 residents.

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  • Hole in the Fence

    Matt Kielty Latif Nasser Tracie Hunte Bethel Habte

    March 23, 2018 |

    WNYC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

    In the 1980s the Mexican economy falls and a surge of undocumented immigrants begin crossing the Rio Grande river into El Paso, TX. Border Patrol agents begin stopping and questioning high school students near the border in Bowie High School. After one of the high school teachers finds out, the students began to organize, eventually suing border patrol for infringing on their constitutional rights. Ultimately, the high school students win a landmark civil rights case. “We couldn’t believe we took on the federal government and won.”

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  • What if what really matters in fighting crime is how well you know your neighbor?

    David D. Haynes

    March 21, 2018 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    It turns out the old adage of knowing your neighbor really can help make your neighborhood safer. A study of more than 250 cities found that a key factor behind a drop in crime in the last 20 years was the mobilizing of citizens by nonprofit organizations like block clubs. In Milwaukee these “urban guardians” have helped bring communities together and foster safer spaces that also address urban blight.

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  • This Woman Is Single-Handedly Eradicating Child Marriage from Malawi

    Abigail Haworth

    March 19, 2018 |

    Marie Claire |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Malawi, Dedza District

    Since beginning office Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, tribal ruler of the Dedza District in central Malawi had one mission: To end child marriages. “In 2017 alone, the chief annulled some 200 child marriages in her district. During her 14-year reign, she has terminated the marriages of roughly 2,600 child brides and helped the girls finish their education, often by subsidizing their school.”

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  • Children's Cabinet

    Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

    March 19, 2018 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Somerville, Massachusetts

    In Somerville, MA, businesses, nonprofits, government officials, and schools take a collaborative and holistic approach to improving children's lives. “Thinking about city budget, priorities, decision-making through the lens of kids ensures good outcomes for everybody,” a director of the initiative notes. Could Philadelphia benefit from breaking down silos and following Somerville's innovative lead?

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  • At 25, Running Start is a success. Now it must attract students who need it the most.

    Katherine Long

    March 15, 2018 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington

    Washington state boasts one of the country's most established and successful dual-credit programs, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school (at no cost). Some participants even graduate high school with an associates degree, significantly cutting potential student loans. Now the nationally recognized program is turning to face its own limitations - how can it increase access for low-income students, who only made up 5 percent of the 2016-2017 cohort?

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  • Here's one of the best things schools can do to prevent mass shootings

    Matt Rocheleau

    March 14, 2018 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Bedford, Massachusetts

    As gun violence continues to threaten schools across the country, school districts have stepped up to put preventative measures in place. One such measure are threat assessment teams, comprised of mental health professionals, teachers, and law enforcement, who work to proactively identify students that may be a potential threat. In doing so, they seek to address issues like bullying or problems at home that may cause students to turn to violence in the first place.

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  • Fukushima powers toward 100% goal on renewables as grid and cost woes linger

    Eric Johnston

    March 11, 2018 |

    The Japan Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Japan, Fukushima, Ōkuma

    Despite the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, the region is working diligently towards reaching a goal of being 100 percent renewable energy efficient by 2040. Through a series of pilot programs as well as partnerships, the region has gained strong community buy in as well as central government and business support.

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  • Helping Montgomery Families Initiative seeks comprehensive approach to truancy, suspensions

    Melissa Brown

    March 09, 2018 |

    The Montgomery Advertiser |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Montgomery, Alabama

    Inspired by Mobile, Alabama's own program, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is implementing a crime prevention program that identifies students missing school and intervenes with informational meetings and home visits. Since the Mobile program began in 2003, over 4,000 children have benefited from the services. District Attorney Daryl Bailey noted, "It’s a proactive program in terms of law enforcement, which is unusual."

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