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How cities are convincing voters to pay higher taxes for public preschool

Brenda Iaesvoli

May 19, 2019 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Undeterred by a lack of funding from the state and federal government, U.S. cities are successfully getting citizen approval to raise property taxes for the purpose of funding early childcare education programs. In Seattle, the city subsidizes tuition, regulates class size and length of the school day, and pays teachers more. In turn, cities are highlighting concrete improvements in student performance, helping to further secure resident support.

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Finland is winning the war on fake news. Other nations want the blueprint

Eliza Mackintosh

May 18, 2019 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Finland, Helsinki

Teaching students to fact check encourages resilience and builds resistance to the post-truth phenomenon. In Finland, a school curriculum implemented at the national level equips elementary and high school students with a digital literacy toolkit geared toward recognizing disinformation online. In addition to specific exercises spotting fake news on social media platforms, a critical thinking curriculum is built into all subjects. Finland's success in fostering a social resilience against disinformation also draws on lessons from the country's oftentimes fraught history with its eastern neighbor.

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Microgrants help Fort Lewis College students with unexpected financial hardships

Mary Shinn

May 17, 2019 |

Durango Herald |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

It's not just soaring tuition expenses that prevent students from completing their college education - emergency expenses such as medical care and car repair can also be disruptive. A new program at Fort Lewis College in Colorado provides microgrants to students who find themselves in these situations.

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How Georgia Plans To Produce More High School Graduates

Martha Dalton

May 17, 2019 |

WABE |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Georgia

In Georgia, about half of inmates don't have a high school diploma or GED. At Lee Airendale State Prison, a charter school offers inmates a chance to earn a high school degree. “The thing about the diploma is it’s from Foothills Charter High School so when they show it, it looks just like a diploma from any accredited high school," the regional coordinator said of the unique nature of the program.

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How free is ‘free college'?

Stacy Teicher Khadaroo

May 16, 2019 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

Politicians and education advocates are increasingly using terms like "free college" and "college promise." As the model gains traction as a solution to the nation's overwhelming student debt, Stacy Teicher Khadaroo explores what it actually means in practice and how lack of information and confusing terms can still leave students with unexpected fees.

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‘Now I Am Speaking to the Whole World.' How Teen Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Got Everyone to Listen

Suyin Hayes

May 16, 2019 |

Time Magazine |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

Climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, has sparked global action. The 16-year-old has started marches totalling over 1.5 million people, continuous protests and strikes, and spoken to world leaders at events such as the U.N Climate Change Conference and the World Economic Forum. Her activism has had noticeable impacts, like a decline in flight travel in Sweden, and spurring youth activism on an international scale.

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An urban ‘butterfly experience' in Sri Lanka

Dilrukshi Handunnetti

May 15, 2019 |

Mongabay |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Sri Lanka, Moratuwa, Colombo

What was once the garbage dump of a clothing company in Sri Lanka is now the site of an urban butterfly garden. Dilmah Conservation and naturalist Rajika Gamage created the open air garden in 2011 to conserve endangered butterflies without actually keeping any species in captivity. Over 90 native plants were planted, and the garden now receives visits from over 50 different butterfly species. The sanctuary also serves as an educational resource to help stress the importance of the diversity of these insects as an indicator of the health of the habitat.

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Periods! Why These 8th-Graders Aren't Afraid To Talk About Them

Elissa Nadworny Clare Lombardo

May 15, 2019 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

When a group of middle school girls got tired of having their periods treated as a stigmatized issue, they decided to start their own podcast in order to educate their peers and start a conversation around this natural process. "When I heard we were gonna talk about periods, at first I was disgusted and uncomfortable because that's just how I am," says Kassy Abad. "But once we got to talk about it, and I learned that what happens to me happens to all these other girls, it made me feel more comfortable. It made me feel safe."

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In the Bronx, an Elite Chef Is Trying to Engineer a Better School Lunch

Amy Thomas

May 14, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Brigaid trains professional chefs to run school cafeterias around the U.S. with the aim of providing healthier, cost-effective options for students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. While students in the Bronx and New London, CT were initially hesitant about the outside workers and unfamiliar menu offerings, many have gradually warmed up to the new options, with the embrace of fresh fruit highlighted as a particularly notable win.

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King County Program Aims to Help Students' Mental Health

Hallie Golden

May 13, 2019 |

Seattle Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington

A new mental health screening test in King County, Washington is connecting middle-school students with resources and health advice. Through The Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) program, students are being screened through questionnaires, which are aimed to determine whether a student is at risk, and then referred to the appropriate resources or professionals to receive help. So far, 12 different school districts in King County are implementing this pilot program, with more scheduled to start soon.

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