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Looking For Innovation In Education? Go To Kenya

Kathlyn Pattillo

October 30, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In the past decade, Nairobi has established a name for itself in the world of education innovation - entrepreneurial private school models, a growing edtech ecosystem, and reforms in public education have drawn attention to Kenya's work and ushered more students into classrooms. However, learning outcomes haven't improved the way advocates expected and advocates are beginning to acknowledge that deeper systemic change will be necessary for Nairobi to take the next step.

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Alapa: Why family planning is becoming a household name in Oyo State

Chibuike Alagboso

October 30, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo, Oyo State

The Nigerian state of Oyo has a modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) of 24%, which is the highest in the country compared to the national average of 10.8%. This can be attributed to family planning services brought to citizens through a fruitful partnership between government efforts and outside partners like nonprofit Marie Stopes International Organization of Nigeria (MSION). Since 2013 MSION has helped bring an influx of new family planning information and media outreach, improve clinic facilities and services, offer counseling for pre- and postnatal care, and much more.

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In an Indiana river cleanup, businesses and environmentalists cooperate

Lauren Littell

October 29, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Gary, Indiana

The Grand Calumet River in Indiana was once infamous for its levels of pollution and contamination. Although it didn't happen overnight, the introduction of the Clean Water Act led to collaborative efforts to divide and clean the river which was key to restoring the body of water and now serves as a model for other areas facing similar water pollution issues.

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In Chula Vista, Calif., Drones Now Respond to 911 Calls

Gustavo Solis

October 29, 2018 |

San Diego Union-Tribune |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chula Vista

Police in Chula Vista, Calif., are using drones to respond to some emergency calls as part of a pilot program between the Federal Aviation Administration, Chula Vista and the city of San Diego. It’s an idea from Ensenada, Mexico, where use of drones prompted a 10 percent drop in crime, and on its first day in Chula Vista drones responded to 30 emergency calls that led to three arrests. The FAA is working with police to rewrite regulations as the program evolves to adapt to police needs.

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Glasgow was once the ‘murder capital of Europe.' Now it's a model for cutting crime.

Karla Adam

October 27, 2018 |

The Washington Post |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Scotland, Glasgow

Glasgow used to be known as the murder capital of Europe. But police began tackling crime as a public health issue and partnered with doctors, social workers and educators, while also increasing stops and searches of potential offenders and getting harsher sentences passd for carrying knives. Perpetrators get help with education and jobs and the city has seen a 60 percent drop in homicides, but some experts caution that other factors could contribute to that decline.

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Houston Looks for a Smarter, More Equitable Path to Hurricane Recovery

Linda Poon

October 22, 2018 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

The city of Houston is changing its approach to measuring the full scope of damage from Hurricane Harvey so it can get help where it is most needed and improve future flood mitigation. Using data from numerous sources, Civis Analytics found unmet housing needs were far greater than initially recorded and low-income areas were hit disproportionately harder, even though recovery funding often goes to areas with higher housing values. Now city officials are working to implement solutions based on the data in order to allocate limited funds where they will be most effective.

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To prevent devastating wildfires, old adversaries are finding ways to work together

Tom Banse

October 21, 2018 |

KLCC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

The prospect of mass wild land devastation sparred by both wildfires and logging was enough motivation for people on each side of the debate to sit down and figure out a solution. What came of that conversation was the Blue Mountains Forest Partners that have worked together to propel the management of the forest.

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Getting Rid of Those Old Style Hospital Gowns

Nancy Benson

October 21, 2018 |

Radio Health Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hospital gowns historically aren't designed for the patient, but rather for the conveniency of the medical staff; however, several hospitals throughout the United States have decided to change this after negative patient feedback. Designs are still being developed, but so far designers are focusing on making sure the gowns are respectful and modest.

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'It's a miracle': the scheme ending abuse against women in Tajikistan

Liz Ford

October 19, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tajikistan

A program in Tajikistan developed to address high rates of abuse against women is showing remarkable results through a combination of family counseling and economic empowerment of women. The pilot project was created by five organizations and its initial results showed large decreases in rates of suicide and violence. It's part of the What Works To Prevent Violence Against Women And Girls Initiative and officials are hoping to find more funding to expand the project.

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Offering Care Before Cuffs

Katelyn Newman

October 19, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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Response Location: United States, Miami, Florida

The Miami Police Department has joined efforts with health care and social services partners to offer an alternative to prison for opioid users. The Collaborative Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery (CLEAR) program consists of participants signing a binding agreement and entering treatment that lasts for 12 months, all while also helping to build trust between officers and their communities.

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