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  • The Little College Where Tuition Is Free and Every Student Is Given a Job

    October 11, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Berea, Kentucky

    Berea College is unique for a number of reasons - in the South, it was the first integrated, co-educational college. But perhaps Berea is best known for its tuition-free structure, made possible by endowment investment earnings and a universal work-study program. Without Berea's unique history, can other schools successfully adopt this model?

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  • The Fight to Save the Last Swimming Camels on Earth

    October 11, 2018 |

    Gizmodo |

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    Response Location: India, Kutch, Gujarat

    The existence of the Kharai camels living in regions within the western Indian state of Gujarat is increasingly becoming threatened due to industrialization. As a conservation-minded society, however, local organizations are working together to preserve the species by preserving their habitat.

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  • Unprotected

    October 11, 2018 |

    ProPublica |

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    Response Location: Liberia, Monrovia

    Created to “help some of the world’s most vulnerable children get off the street and into school," More Than Me Foundation exposed its students to widespread sexual abuse by an influential staffer. The charity lacked board members and top leadership with experience running schools and resisted being held accountable for the abuse.

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  • A City That Takes Climate Change Seriously: Paris

    October 10, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: France, Paris, Paris Region

    Climate-adapted schoolyards are just one way that Paris is adjusting and preparing for climate change under the leadership of Mayor Anne Hidalgo. Although it hasn't been simple and has involved a shift in cultural perception of nature,

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  • Can Chinese students revive the American heartland?

    October 09, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Clinton, Iowa

    The town of Clinton, Iowa was struggling both economically and with student retention until a partnership with an American businessman and a Chinese company brought 72 Chinese students to fill empty seats in the public high schools. Not only does this stir up the local economy with businesses jumping at the chance to serve a new audience, but the students all benefit from the cultural and educational exchange. The Clinton school board and district representatives all voted unanimously for the program, and both sides are looking forward to continuing to develop and grow the program.

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  • Can a program designed for British diplomats fix Chicago's schools?

    October 09, 2018 |

    Chalkbeat Chicago |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    International Baccalaureate programs have traditionally been associated with elite boarding schools. But Chicago Public Schools, IB's biggest North American customer, is quickly changing that perception. IB’s founders “would never have imagined in their wildest dreams that the people that benefit most from it seem to be kids in urban schools,” said Paul Campbell, who heads up regional development in the Americas. Other urban districts are learning from Chicago's successes and efforts to build an effective elementary school pipeline to the diploma program.

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  • Seeds Of Maya Genius Grow In A New Kind Of School

    October 09, 2018 |

    NPR |

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    Response Location: Guatemala, Jocotenango

    A small school in rural Guatemala is challenging the way that Guatemalan children are educated (if they even have the opportunity at all) by focusing on health, education, food, and art. However, although the school's holistic approach has garnered international praise and its diplomas are recognized by the Guatemalan government , the school must rely on donors for funding.

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  • A Really Good Thing Happening in America

    October 08, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Spartanburg, South Carolina

    In Spartanburg, South Carolina, leaders take a "collective impact" approach to elementary and secondary education. By bringing together teachers, parents, doctors, religious leaders, and others, the Spartanburg Academic Movement acknowledges that "children don’t leave behind their emotions, their diet, their traumas, their safety fears, their dental problems and so on when they get to school" and brings together diverse expertise to help the whole kid.

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  • American democracy is fracturing. Libraries say they know how to help

    October 05, 2018 |

    Quartz |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Public libraries have remained one of the last public non-commercial spaces where people from all walks of life can coexist and learn. New York Public Library in particular is working to improve and expand their services to match the recent dramatic rise in engagement in things like ESL classes. The library is spending $700 million to, among other things, open 2 new branches in prison to reach more than 20,000 prisoners, offer 10,000 free WIFI devices, and to refurbish the physical space to add a floor dedicated to workforce development and skills training.

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  • At Animas High School, hero's journey is a model for tackling challenges

    October 05, 2018 |

    Durango Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

    A high school in Colorado is focusing efforts on combatting the recent increases in adolescent suicide rates. Known as Project Basecamp, the curriculum is "designed to prevent mental crisis, encourage students to advocate for themselves and build strong bonds between students," all while also teaching outdoor wilderness skills beyond the confines of a classroom.

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