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For those frustrated with vaccine system, a crew of volunteers is ready to help

Felice J. Freyer

March 02, 2021 |

The Boston Globe |

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Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

A community effort is underway in Massachusetts to help people secure Covid-19 vaccination appointments, despite a confusing government roll-out system. The Massachusetts COVID Vaccination Help volunteer group is composed of volunteers from across the state, who are using their free time to help individuals schedule appointments. Although there are concerns about privacy, users thus far have commended the group's persistence and success in booking appointments.

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Koori hearings

Jenan Taylor

March 01, 2021 |

The Monthly |

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Response Location: Australia, Melbourne

The Marram-Ngala Ganbu program, also known as Koori Family Hearing Day, provides a child-protection specialist to support Indigenous families before family court hearings, support them in the hearing, connect them to services as needed, and ensure cases are managed in culturally appropriate ways. The hearings incorporate aspects of the family’s culture, such as their totem, and community elders can participate. About 400 families have participated in the program and an independent evaluation found that the Indigenous community believe the program gives them a voice and makes a difference for their children.

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Can't Get a Covid Vaccine? In This County, Everybody is Eligible

Simon Romero

March 01, 2021 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Gila County, Arizona

In Gila County, Arizona, everyone is now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine after the county successfully distributed it to those who were in the priority target groups. The success of early distributions can be attributed to a variety of factors but most notably included the "county’s rural character" which made public awareness campaigns more effective, ease of access to vaccination sites, and a "fairly loose definition of essential worker."

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This Alabama school's mental health program is a model for the state

Trisha Powell Crain

February 28, 2021 |

AL.com (Alabama Media Group) |

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Response Location: United States, Florence, Alabama

School counselors in Alabama's schools are providing students with mental health care resources. Florence City Schools partnered with local organizations to provide therapists on-site, as well as social workers. "Currently, 97 of Alabama’s 138 school districts and all five public charter schools have applied for and received $40,000 each to go toward paying the salary of a master’s-level mental health professional to coordinate the district’s mental health efforts for students."

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Unbuilding the future: how a young industry is turning yesterday's materials into tomorrow's buildings

Jimmy Thomson

February 27, 2021 |

Capital Daily |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

An alternative to demolition - deconstruction - is the disassembly of old houses to reuse wood for new construction. “Old-growth lumber from big old trees” can be reused, diverting tons of material from landfills. The process can divert 95 percent of the material that would typically go to waste and end up in landfills. Some cities, like Portland, have successfully passed ordinances that require the deconstruction of buildings older than a century, making the market more competitive for the industry.

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The EV tax credit can save you thousands — if you're rich enough

Shannon Osaka

February 26, 2021 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States

A tax credit was supposed to incentive Americans to buy electric vehicles, but testimony from car buyers and research has shown that only people who can afford the full purchase are getting access to the benefit. The tax break gives electric car purchasers a credit on their taxes the following year, but only as much as they owe the government. The purchase could end up costing more than buyers expected, which can be a barrier for people who want to switch to electric.

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NYC's free pandemic child care program promised to prioritize students with disabilities. Why were so many turned away?

Alex Zimmerman

February 25, 2021 |

Chalkbeat |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down school buildings and led to many people working from home in New York City, a city child care program was launched to give children a place to go while they were learning from home. However, the program failed to accommodate children with disabilities who required the assistance of a paraprofessional. After realizing the gap in care, the city is now working to increase access.

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How this Queens community built $1,000 college savings accounts for all its kids

Kristin Toussaint

February 25, 2021 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A nonprofit in New York is helping communities provide economically disadvantaged children with a financial pathway to college. Kids in school district 30 are given $1000 each in a college-saving fund with initial money invested by the nonprofit and much of it raised through community members and businesses. The initiative was started to help bridge the racial wealth gap in the city.

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Guaranteed income programs could give low-income women a lifeline

Chabeli Carrazana

February 22, 2021 |

The 19th |

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Response Location: United States, Jackson, Mississippi

Guaranteed income pilot programs have created a crucial safety net, especially for women of color who have experienced poverty disproportionately after the onset of the pandemic. The once-fringe idea has gained popularity following the federal government’s multiple stimulus checks that the majority of Americans have qualified for.

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Outdoor preschools grow in popularity but most serve middle class white kids

Tina Deines

February 19, 2021 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Outdoor schools are growing in popularity, but don't often reflect the diverse communities they serve. Two outdoor schools, one in New Mexico and the other in Washington state, are implementing programs and strategies to address the root of this systemic issue. Tiny Trees Preschool in Seattle has found success through its Redefining The Outdoors program, which gets more families of color involved in the outdoors, and by offering tuition assistance to families of color and those facing economic hardships.

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