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Black Males Represent Just 2 Percent of Teachers. That's Bad for Students and Black Men.

Dani McClain

June 09, 2016 |

Slate |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

To diversify America's disproportionately female and white set of teachers, a coalition of colleges and universities is working to train black men to become teachers. The training programs emphasize the financial benefits and stability of a career in teaching.

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In Saudi Arabia, a Rare Tax on Wealthy Landowners

Mimi Kirk

June 09, 2016 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Saudi Arabia

A severe lack of affordable housing in Saudi Arabia has spurred the government to impose a tax on what has traditionally been a virtually tax-free society. However, they aim to tax only the wealthy owners of undeveloped land.

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Changing Kenya's Landscape for Wildlife and Jobseekers

Amy Yee

June 08, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Kenya

In the face of crippling unemployment, environmental degradation, and species extinction, communities in Southern Kenya joined with various stakeholders to establish REDD+ project. This project sells carbon credits on behalf of the community, distributing funds for necessary services, employing community members, and protecting the environment.

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Paying kids not to kill

Tawanda Scott Sambou Wayne Drash

May 20, 2016 |

CNN |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

When faced with a violent crime epidemic, the city of Richmond in the Bay Area of California, implemented a program that incentivized youth to step away from the violence. Offering a monthly stipend, intense mentorship by reformed prisoners and travel opportunities, the program has been called a success after the rates of homicides dropped dramatically in the first year.

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Loans for Low-Income Homeowners: Darrell Clarke's Plan for Philly

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

May 18, 2016 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit offers a model for providing residents with no-interest loans to perform upkeep on their houses, thereby working to stimulate the local construction economy and improve quality of life.

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Autism Research's Overlooked Racial Bias

Amy Yee

May 05, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Despite popular belief, white kids aren't the only ones on the spectrum of autism research. In an effort to bridge these gaps, many research teams are reaching out to minority groups in ways that are more attuned to culture, language, and community.

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How Colleges Can Again Be Levelers of Society

Tina Rosenberg

May 03, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Higher education has become a guardian of class division and privilege. But leadership can, and is trying to, reverse that and level the playing field.

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Shelters, Clinics Work Together to Help Domestic Violence Victims

Lily Dayton

May 02, 2016 |

California Health Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Luis Obispo, California

Domestic violence victims often suffer in silence and do not have encouragement to find help. San Luis Obispo in California has created a program RISE that trains primary care physicians to identify signs of domestic abuse and collaborates with clinics to treat and rehabilitate victims. The Affordable Care Act provides coverage for domestic violence screenings, offering financial incentives to help get victims the help that they need.

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Carbon credits: How to tell if they're the real deal or not

Vaidehi Shah

April 22, 2016 |

Eco-Business |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: New Zealand

As the global community accelerates efforts to curb climate change, carbon neutral labels are becoming a common sight on products and services. How can consumers tell if these claims are the real thing or just fluff?

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Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do?

Erica Gies

April 11, 2016 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The water system in the United States is beginning to be in need of replacement. In order to facilitate this infrastructure project and prevent it from becoming overwhelming, technology such as water sensors and software are being used to monitor water usage and replace the pipes that are most dire as they degrade.

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