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Students see benefits from later school start times

James Vaznis

March 10, 2016 |

The Boston Globe |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Eastham, Massachusetts

A growing number of high schools across Massachusetts are exploring later start times, amid research showing that a lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on the health and academic performance of teenagers.

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The Farm that Grows Climate Solutions

Eric Toensmeier

March 09, 2016 |

Ensia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico, Las Cañadas, Veracruz

A small agricultural co-op in the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico, has effectively implemented its own approach to climate change. The community adapts the main sector of its economy and livelihood-- farming-- to sustainable practices. "Las Cañadas" has increased the food security and health of the local community while simultaneously decreasing deforestation, soil degradation and carbon emissions.

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Healing India's Traditional Healers

Sophie Cousins

March 09, 2016 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Suri, West Bengal

India has an estimated 2.5 million medical “quacks.” Can they be trained to do no harm?

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For Vulnerable Teenagers, a Web of Support

David Bornstein

March 08, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A remarkable nonprofit in Baltimore sends teams of volunteers to give overwhelmed youths unconditional help and guidance that cannot be withdrawn.

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Could Urban Farms Be the Preschools of the Future?

Eillie Anzilotti

March 07, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

A group of architects proposed a new design to help raise environmentally responsible kids by combining farms and preschools.

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Youth violence in Cleveland: Seeking Solutions

Rachel Dissell

March 07, 2016 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

This article sets up an upcoming series of articles that will explore how other communities have tried to address youth violence and how well those programs are doing. It offers short snapshots or previews of the programs that the paper will explore and quick information on how successful and sustainable they have been.

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With tent city cleared, no shortage of ideas — or homeless

Kevin Fagan

March 06, 2016 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Removing encampments does not help the San Francisco homeless because there are not enough places for them to live off the streets. The city has had a history of projects that have aided the homeless in the past ten years, and currently in works the works is the creation of the Department of Homelessness. The Department will streamline programs such as housing, counseling, street outreach and other services, while managing government funds to improve allocations of spending.

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Houston's Quiet Revolution

Michael Berryhill

March 01, 2016 |

Places Journal |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Houston, Texas

Hundreds of immigrants in Houston often have no access to any social aid. One community, East Aldine, exemplifies this. It lacks sewers, water, or trash collection. But, with the help of one nonprofit residents are bypassing the city, and getting the help they need.

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Sacramento looks to Seattle for ideas on homeless tent cities

Ryan Lillis

February 24, 2016 |

Sacramento Bee |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Sacramento City Council members and top city officials will travel Friday to explore Seattle’s network of authorized tent cities for the homeless as they consider creating a similar “safe ground” here.

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When Opera Meets Autism

Amanda Aronczyk Mary Harris

February 23, 2016 |

WNYC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A neuropsychologist and opera singer teamed up to create a form of vocal training for people on the autism spectrum.

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