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This Detroit public school is attempting to beat tough odds

David Hall

December 17, 2018 |

NBC News |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

An elementary school in Detroit works to give low-income students the resources and education they need to be successful. From supplying children with uniforms and breakfast to cleaning the school to provide a better work environment, teachers and staff address the underlying affects of poverty in the classroom.

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Student led initiative and city district can offer advice as suburban schools diversify

Justin Murphy Georgie Silvarole

December 14, 2018 |

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Rochester, New York

Student-led initiatives in Rochester City School District help students of color share their experiences with racism and foster communication between students, faculty, and administration - within and outside the classroom. While there is still evidence of racial bias and stereotypes, the district has made strides toward solving these problems.

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In France, School Lessons Ask: Which Twitter Post Should You Trust?

Elian Peltier

December 13, 2018 |

The New York Times |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Lyons

France is at the forefront of efforts to integrate internet literacy into standard primary and secondary course requirements. By partnering with journalists and educators, the French government is working to stop the spread of misinformation by teaching students how to identify misleading tweets, articles, and other sources.

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Sleepless No More In Seattle — Later School Start Time Pays Off For Teens

Patti Neighmond

December 12, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Sleep deprivation is an issue that plagues many people today, but is especially detrimental to the health of children that are still in school. Recognizing this, Seattle middle and high schools have shifted the start time for school and are already reporting higher attendance and improved grades.

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The Joys of Motherhood: Young midwives enabling safe deliveries in Northern Nigeria

Bashar Abubakar

December 11, 2018 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

A new three year program is educating, training, and deploying midwives to six northern Nigerian states. This influx of midwives has helped to ensure safe deliveries as well as provide women with perinatal and antenatal care.

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Dallas Hits on Successful School Turnaround Model With ACE, but It Comes at a Steep Price. Could a Wider Expansion Across Texas Now Be Its Best Bet to Survive?

Bekah McNeel

December 11, 2018 |

The 74 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Several Dallas-based ACE (Accelerating Campus Excellence) schools focus on social-emotional learning and restorative justice education. High performing teachers participate in professional learning communities and receive support from extra counselors and strategic administrators. At ACE schools like Blanton Elementary and Titche Elementary, previously among the lowest performing in the city, students are now outperforming their affluent peers on standardized tests.

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Philly Goes to School; Lessons in Inclusive, Universal Pre-K

Melanie Bavaria

December 10, 2018 |

Next City |

Text |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia looks to Oklahoma and New York City to close the achievement gap for kids from low-income areas. Both Oklahoma and NYC have implemented universal Pre-Kindergarten programs and have increased kindergarten readiness levels for children attending pre-school -- including children from disadvantaged communities that otherwise would not be able to attend.

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This course helps former prisoners learn the tech they missed in jail

Eillie Anzilotti

December 06, 2018 |

FastCompany |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Most prisoners don’t have access to computer, in order to bridge the digital divide the Prisoner Reentry Institute is offering a free course called Tech 101 to former prisoners who served long sentences. People are taught things like how to set up Google accounts, navigating Microsoft Office, and social media. “Once you learn the basics, you really start feeling good about yourself, especially when you learn enough that you can start helping others.”

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In India, The Teachers Are Going (Back) To School

Priti Salian

December 06, 2018 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Bangalore

To fill a teacher professional development gap in India, several outside organizations have stepped up to offer instructors training in classroom management and pedagogy.

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Demystifying The College Experience

Bekah McNeel

December 06, 2018 |

Texas Public Radio (KSTX) |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, El Paso, Texas

The University of Texas at El Paso, among other universities such as Princeton or Georgia State, are making concerted efforts to ensure the success of their first generation or low-income students in a student body that is 80% Hispanic. They use outreach efforts to connect with parents and get them familiar with the college environment, offer summer orientations to get new students familiar with campus resources, and simplify their application process to reduce the paperwork and offer support in the process. For many first generation students, their family's support is key to their success in college.

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