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  • Massachusetts Actually Might Have a Way to Keep Schools Open

    Katherine J. Wu

    March 04, 2021 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    In Massachussetts, a two-month long state-run pilot program is allowing some schools to resume in-person classes. Each week, more than 300,000 students are tested through the program. Instead of individual tests, the program uses “pool-testing,” “which batches samples from multiple people into a single tube.” The method is cheaper. The weekly tests allows schools to stay ahead of outbreaks. For now, the state is paying for the program, which costs up to $60 million. After the two months, the districts will have to pay for the program themselves.

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  • ‘They track every move': how US parole apps created digital prisoners

    Todd Feathers

    March 04, 2021 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States

    State and federal parole officials have rushed during the pandemic to embrace the use of smartphone apps that monitor the location and behavior of a person on parole. The apps and related data analytics save courts money and time by easing the need for face-to-face meetings. While there are potential benefits as well for the people being monitored, such as not wearing stigmatizing and uncomfortable ankle monitors, some complain the apps are even more intrusive than traditional monitoring – and perhaps more apt to lead to technical violations of parole that can land people back in prison.

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  • In San Antonio, teachers hit the streets in search of students disappearing from online learning

    Bekah McNeel

    March 03, 2021 |

    The 74 |

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    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    Middle school teachers in San Antonio, Texas, have resorted to home visits and "nudging," meaning they leave notices for parents at the door with information about consequences, at the first sign of students disengaging from classes or schoolwork. Two teachers go door-to-door to interact with students, and their parents or guardians, to find out why students are not logging on to their remote classes or completing their homework. They also help deliver groceries, or other essential supplies depending on the student's need. The approach has paid off and the teacher has averaged 99% attendance in class.

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  • For those frustrated with vaccine system, a crew of volunteers is ready to help

    Felice J. Freyer

    March 02, 2021 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    A community effort is underway in Massachusetts to help people secure Covid-19 vaccination appointments, despite a confusing government roll-out system. The Massachusetts COVID Vaccination Help volunteer group is composed of volunteers from across the state, who are using their free time to help individuals schedule appointments. Although there are concerns about privacy, users thus far have commended the group's persistence and success in booking appointments.

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  • COVID-19 was a disaster for organ transplants. Here's how they're recovering

    Jessica Kantor

    March 01, 2021 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States

    The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted much of the healthcare system, but the U.S.'s transplant system was largely able to rebound due to collaborative efforts and a pivot to telehealth for post-operative appointments. Additionally, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) helped connect experts from across the world so that transplant specialists could learn from one another's efforts.

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  • ‘There's so much gratitude': engineer who created viral vaccine site for $50

    Miranda Bryant

    March 01, 2021 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    Frustrated with the Covid-19 vaccination system in New York, a local software engineer created a "much-needed vaccination appointment-finding bot" that shares available times and locations on a website and Twitter. Although the website was not built "in the way that modern websites are supposed to be built," it has still been extremely popular and users have reported successfully booking appointments because of it.

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  • The Big Idea Behind A New Model Of Small Nursing Homes

    Rob Waters

    March 01, 2021 |

    Health Affairs |

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    Response Location: United States

    Throughout the U.S. a group of nursing homes known as Green House Cottages are providing a model of care through their patient-centered architecture, philosophy, and organization. Unlike the typical nursing home, each resident at a Green House gets their own room and bathroom and staff do not fluctuate. During the pandemic, this type of design has also helped keep at-risk residents safe.

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  • This Program Helped Big Island Farmers And Families. Now It's Out Of Cash

    Jack Truesdale

    March 01, 2021 |

    Honolulu Civil Beat |

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    Response Location: United States, Hawaii

    The Bridges program helped alleviate food insecurity in Hawaii by connecting local food producers with food banks. As a result, struggling farmers, who saw a sharp decline in sales after the pandemic, were also able to stay afloat while keeping much-needed food banks stocked.

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  • Can't Get a Covid Vaccine? In This County, Everybody is Eligible

    Simon Romero

    March 01, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Gila County, Arizona

    In Gila County, Arizona, everyone is now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine after the county successfully distributed it to those who were in the priority target groups. The success of early distributions can be attributed to a variety of factors but most notably included the "county’s rural character" which made public awareness campaigns more effective, ease of access to vaccination sites, and a "fairly loose definition of essential worker."

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  • School Without Walls: Program Created by 110-Year-Old Black Church Becomes ‘Lifesaver' for Madison, WI Parents During Pandemic

    Zoë Kirsch

    March 01, 2021 |

    The 74 |

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    Response Location: United States, Madison, Wisconsin

    School Without Walls is an offshoot of a summer learning and enrichment program that Ladson-Billings and Jones launched back in June to help 3rd- and 4th-graders confronting pandemic-related learning loss. In a time of political instability, global disruption, and a complex, virulent disease, one solution for anxious parents emerged from something simple: human relationships forged at a faith-based institution.

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