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In depopulating Baltics, Lithuanian school adopts unorthodox approach to survive

Urtė Korsakovaitė

January 07, 2020 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Lithuania, Rumšiškės

Facing competition from urban schools, a rural school in Lithuania is taking an alternative approach to teaching. The school has shifted its instruction to be student-centric and address individual student's needs, dividing students based on performance, and assigning tutors to focus on social needs. The school has achieved a ranking of 58th place in the country, scoring higher than many larger city schools.

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How these Bay Street finance pros are helping mental-health agencies find efficiencies

Karen Black

January 07, 2020 |

TVO |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada, Toronto, Ontario

In Toronto, Canada, two former finance professionals are using their business acumen to help mental health organizations find efficiencies through their non-profit organization Capitalize for Kids. Acting as pro-bono consultants, the two people at the helm of Capitalize for Kids have helped mental health organizations save money and improve services for clients.

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In Germany, How To Teach Empathy For The Disabled

Priti Salian

January 06, 2020 |

Folks |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany

Using role-playing techniques, a new program places future health workers in the shoes of people who face accessibility barriers. The program is intended to show students how simple tasks like going to the grocery store can be very challenging.

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Revolutionary thinking? Colleges let students opt out of admissions exams.

Stacy Teicher Khadaroo

January 06, 2020 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Some colleges and universities believe the solution to a more equitable admissions process is the removal of standardized tests from the criteria considered. Now, many are acting on this idea and getting rid of the requirement or going "test-optional."

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Telework program is ‘game changer' for women in rural parts of Utah

Becky Jacobs

January 02, 2020 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Logan, Utah

Training rural residents to work from home eases the struggle with unemployment. Utah’s Rural Online Initiative program provides rural residents with an online work certificate and training in online tools such as video-conferencing software. The one-month course is run by the Utah State University Extension and funded by Utah’s state legislature.

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What School Could Be If It Were Designed for Kids With Autism

Kristina Rizga

December 30, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

New York University and the New York City Department of Education are training elementary school teachers to use visual cues and other tools to teach students with autism spectrum disorder. The approach is unique for its emphasis on social skills in addition to academic lessons.

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How Washington colleges are opening their doors to adults with intellectual disabilities

Hannah Furfaro

December 28, 2019 |

The Seattle Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

Students with intellectual disabilities often have limited options when it comes to pursuing post-secondary education. Washington State University is the first college in the state to offer students the opportunity to live independently on campus. Residents aged 18-29 can audit university courses, complete internships, and take a variety of life skills classes.

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For students with kids, college can be a lonely struggle. One program aims to help

Nina Agrawal

December 27, 2019 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

In the United States, community colleges are increasingly offering child care opportunities for student parents.

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School network takes turbocharged approach to education for refugee students

Aaricka Washington

December 23, 2019 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

Fugees Academy, with schools in Ohio and Georgia, offers specialized and trauma-informed instruction for refugee students. The school aims to get students up to speed with accelerated English instruction.

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How schools and employers in northeast Ohio are tackling the manufacturing workforce shortage

Katie Ellington

December 23, 2019 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

In Northeast Ohio, manufacturing companies are partnering with local schools to address a workforce shortage by appealing to future workers at a younger age. By participating in a Certified Production Technician program, high school students in the 9th and 10th grade are able to learn technical skills, obtain a certificate, and learn more about career tracks in the manufacturing sector.

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