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  • Schools can screen students for behavioral health issues – but many are reluctant to do so

    Facing a youth mental health crisis, some schools are using digital screening tools like BIMAS-2 and DESSA to identify students needing behavioral support. Districts in Green Bay and Alexandria report positive results, but widespread adoption meets resistance due to costs, parent concerns, and limited capacity for follow-up support.

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  • Hospital care at home, for kids

    Atrium Health’s pediatric hospital-at-home program allows patients to recover from the comfort of their own homes, rather than a hospital bed, combining visits from paramedics and virtual check-ins with doctors and nurses to provide continuous hospital-like care. 142 health systems in 39 states have been approved to provide home-hospital care, and some studies show patients receiving care at home have better health outcomes than those in hospitals.

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  • Women Plumbers in Jordan Are Breaking Taboos

    Targeted plumbing training programs are providing women with life-changing skills, independence, and career opportunities. Led by initiatives such as the German government aid agency GIZ and the Wise Women Plumbers Cooperative, hundreds of women have become licensed plumbers, overcoming societal stigma to gain economic empowerment, improve local water management, and shift perceptions around women's roles.

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  • Balcony solar took off in Germany. Why not the US?

    Utah legislators passed a bill exempting small-scale balcony solar installations from utility interconnection regulations to replicate Germany's successful approach, but the absence of national electrical standards and safety certifications have so far prevented widespread adoption and impact in the U.S.

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  • Exploring the Impact of Countywide Polling in Dallas County

    Texas' Countywide Polling Place Program allows residents to vote at any polling place in their home county, with the goal of making the election process more convenient and accessible. However, though some counties have seen turnout increase over time, others have seen it decrease in recent elections.

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  • Amid Ongoing Threats to Local Food Systems, Alaska Native and Rural Alaskan Leaders Imagine Alternatives

    Gatgyeda Haayk's community garden tackles food access challenges in Metlakatla by patiently building rich soil over many years, enabling diverse crops to flourish despite Alaska's difficult growing conditions. This effort not only provides fresh food but also revitalizes cultural heritage by cultivating traditional plants like "Indian potatoes" and fostering community sharing.

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  • Watanda; The Local Club Helping Low-income Earners Celebrate Sallah

    To ensure everyone can participate in traditional holidays, community members in Kano practice Watanda, where groups buy a cow directly from a local farmer and divide it among themselves, combating rising meat costs.

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  • Jakarta's Urban Farms Come To The Rescue Of Food-Insecure Residents

    Community-led urban farms in Jakarta empower residents to transform underused city spaces like alleyways and campus grounds into productive local food sources. These initiatives often blend traditional gardening with community organizing, educational outreach, and sometimes smart technology or agricultural research to improve food access, enhance green space, and foster local resilience.

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  • Growing Islands: el proyecto para salvar las Maldivas de hundirse en el mar

    Ramp Ring, una estructura poco convencional formada por seis grandes sacos de geotextil de alta resistencia, ayuda a regenerar las playas rápidamente y, con el tiempo, crear una base firme para nuevas tierras. Aprovecha el movimiento natural de la arena para proteger archipiélagos frente a la erosión y el aumento del nivel del mar.

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  • Community Libraries Are Spreading Across Rural India

    In rural areas of India that often have limited access to reading material, communities are banding together to form small libraries where residents can read, study, take classes, or just use the wi-fi. One library has grown to about 2,100 registered members and has helped about 50 students pass their competitive exams.

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