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From prison to college: Consortium puts inmates in a positive ‘pipeline'

Morgan Hughes

September 15, 2018 |

The Boston Globe |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Inmates who enroll in higher education programs during their sentence are 43 percent less likely to return to prison than their peers who don't, according to a study by the RAND Corporation. A consortium of Massachusetts colleges and state law enforcement agencies are taking action in light of this finding - 13 colleges will offer bachelor's degree programs to offenders either when they are in prison or once they have left.

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Meet the Delaware Teen Fighting for the Rights of Former Juvenile Offenders

Hallie Steiner

September 14, 2018 |

NationSwell |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wilmington, Delaware

After her neighbor was incarcerated, a Delaware teenager and her brother began supporting youth coming out of detention with clothes, school supplies and other items. Their nonprofit grew and was so successful in raising money and awareness that the state legislature took over the re-entry fund just a year and a half after the organization's launch. The founder is now working on a pilot program to provide financial literacy training for formerly incarcerated youth.

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'Floating Schools' Make Sure Kids Get To Class When The Water Rises

Jason Beaubien

September 12, 2018 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Bangladesh

A modest fleet of floating schools in Bangladesh ensures children can continue getting the education they need even if their village is cut off during the rainy season. The boats pick the kids up and they have lessons on the floating schoolhouse before being returned to their villages. There are now 23 such schools in the country and the model has grown to include floating medical clinics and a combination library and playground.

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Democratizing Food

Jill Harkins

September 11, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Haile Johnston and Tatiana Garcia Granados both grew up in homes where gardening, farming, and access to fresh produce were important. When they found out how much middlemen distributors in America profit from selling produce at the expense of farmers, they started the Common Market. As a non-profit wholesale distributor, the Common Market makes fresh, local produce accessible to large institutions as well as individuals. Their work has supported over 1000 farmers.

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Inside a Court Room Specialized in Justice for Gender Violence

Anna-Catherine Brigida

September 11, 2018 |

Broadly |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: El Salvador

El Salvador joins other countries and states who are creating specialized tribunals for gender-based crimes. The court focuses on 11 crimes “femicide, diffusion of porn (as in revenge porn), and three forms of economic violence.” So far, 22 cases have been heard and half resulted in convictions. In addition, judges are trained to look at cases through a gender lens and focus on reparations. “Our decisions have to be aimed towards this instead of just determining a sentence.”

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Maternal death rate lowered in California, but racial disparity remains

Chloe Reichel

September 11, 2018 |

Journalist's Resource |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, California

The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative brought a diverse group of people together to address maternal mortality by increasing education around preeclampsia and hemorrhage. The group tracked data and used their breadth—from analysts to government to clinicians—to effect change at scale. Over six years, they cut the maternal mortality rate nearly in half in the state.

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Kyrgyzstan wants transparency to curb corruption

Nicolas Zahn

September 11, 2018 |

GovInsider |

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Response Location: Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is using technology to tackle corruption and reduce costs. The country is centralizing and digitizing government services with help from Estonia. It is also using biometrics in elections to reduce the chances of rigged ballots and build public trust.

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In Argentina, public servants get promoted for learning how to innovate

Jennifer Guay

September 07, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Argentina

Every public servant in Argentina has to collect education points throughout the year. To spark innovation, the Government Lab of Argentina (LABGobAr) is offering courses in design thinking, evidence-based policymaking, and more with instructors from across the world. Sixty-eight percent of participants say they are likely or very likely to use the methods they learned.

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Eat Your Vegetables: More States Promote Healthy Diet to Fend Off Illness

Marsha Mercer

September 07, 2018 |

Governing |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

Nutrition counseling, food vouchers, and cooking classes have helped patients improve their diets and overall health. With the success of localized “food as medicine” programs, some states have begun integrating the concept into their healthcare systems. California has led the way with a three-year pilot project providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to roughly a thousand people with congestive heart failure.

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Recreation revolution: Why Wales enshrined kids' playtime in law

Burton Bollag

September 07, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Wales

Wales is the first country in the world to recognize playtime as a children’s right. Local authorities must access and promote playtime opportunities for children in their area. Sometimes, this means simply removing “no ball games” signs from parks.

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