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  • How grassroots efforts are trying to solve the teacher shortage crisis

    February 22, 2019 |

    Mississippi Today |

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    Response Location: United States, Clarksdale, Mississippi

    To address Mississippi's teacher shortage, a nonprofit has started to look to the source of the problem--many would-be teachers are repeatedly failing to pass the teacher ceritifcation exam. Coupled with several new state policies, Regional Initiatives for Sustainable Education is offering tutoring and direction to candidates.

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  • Iowa communities and businesses work together to find solutions for child care shortages

    February 22, 2019 |

    The Gazette |

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    Response Location: United States, Pella, Iowa

    In rural Iowa, employers are partnering with child-care providers to fill gaps for working parents. Take Vermeer, a manufacturing company out of Pella, Iowa. Vermeer recently purchased an old barn near its headquarters and transformed the space to serve more than 100 children.

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  • These College Classes Are Going to Work

    February 22, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Community colleges, equipped with retrofitted trailers, are offering on-site training to mid- to late-career professionals, providing them with a convenient chance to keep their skills up-to-date in the face of rapidly changing technology. "For adults who are bound by family and life obligations, having access with a mobile lab to learn is critical."

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  • How a Clinic in Guanacaste Helps Seniors Regain Mobility

    February 21, 2019 |

    La Voz de Guanacaste |

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    Response Location: Costa Rica, Cañas, Guanacaste

    It is not uncommon for senior citizens to face mobility issues, but a clinic in Guanacaste is working to "boost mobility for senior citizens and, along with it, their independence and safety." The program, which attendees eventually graduate from, places individuals of similar ability in groups where they work on mobility techniques with a physical therapist while also socializing with their peers.

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  • Meet Oakland California's First Self-Governed, City-Sanctioned Homeless Camp

    February 21, 2019 |

    Invisible People |

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    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    The 77th Avenue Rangers homeless encampment in East Oakland won recognition from police and other city agencies, while other encampments were destroyed, thanks to its location away from residential neighborhoods, its constructive relationship with neighboring businesses, and its ability to establish a peaceful, self-governed community. Home to about 35 people for more than a year and a half, the camp provided stability to the lives of unhoused people. Showers, food, medical and social services, and other amenities proved more helpful to residents than what they found on the streets or in city shelters.

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  • An Office Designed for Workers With Autism

    February 21, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Santa Monica

    For many people with autism, the modern workplace does not accommodate different needs and workplace etiquette is an artificial barrier to being able to get the job done. Auticon is a U.S. based company that has created a workplace that is comfortable for people with autism and gives them an environment where they can thrive.

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  • Wisconsin nonprofit seeks to better connect U.S. farmers with their Mexican employees

    February 21, 2019 |

    PBS NewsHour |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    In the rural landscape of Wisconsin dairy farming, a local nonprofit organization connects American farmers with their immigrant employees to build a bridge with language and comprehensive job training. While the immigrant workers face many hardships on their trek to America, language and cultural barriers can prove difficult once they settle; Puentes (Bridges) offers support for folks who struggle to adapt to American lifestyle and working conditions.

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  • A Day at the Fair —  A Syrian's Journey to Employment in Germany

    February 21, 2019 |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    Berlin, Germany, hosts Europe's largest job fair for refugees, connecting refugees looking for jobs with employers trying to fill empty positions. For many, learning English and navigating German bureaucracy are amongst the biggest hurdles in securing steady employment, but job fairs can help.

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  • Coded by Kids

    February 20, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    School districts can help students qualify for high-tech careers, regardless of their zip code, through investments in networking and mentoring. Coded by Kids was founded in Philadelphia in 2014 to teach underprivileged students computer skills, such as programming and design. Within five years, Coded by Kids has expanded into New Jersey and Delaware, reaching hundreds of kids. The organization has also launched a student-led design firm, Draft Studios.

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  • Philadelphia leads the way in 24-hour homeless shelters

    February 20, 2019 |

    Billy Penn |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The city of Philadelphia has one of the United State's highest poverty rates, but still manages to have one of the lowest rates of people experiencing homelessness; in part, this is possible because of the number of shelters operating 24/7, rather than offering shelter and services only at night. Daytime housing is also being offered in other cities across the country as people realize the benefit of providing a safe place for sleep and services at every hour.

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