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Peace lessons transform war-torn schools and communities in Afghanistan

Edward Siddons

April 27, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Afghanistan, Jawzjan

A two-year curriculum on interpersonal conflict resolution transformed secondary schools in the province of Jawzjan. Violence between students fell by half. Girl’s school attendance increased. Both boys and girls experienced lower rates of depression. The curriculum is part of a larger project by a local NGO to build mediation skills and human rights knowledge in the conflict-affected province.

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Crossing Divides: Turkish schools help Syrians integrate

Pinar Ersoy Mark Lowen

April 27, 2018 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

Since the Syrian conflict began, some “3.5 million Syrian refugees have poured into Turkey” causing strife and divisions between the two groups. That’s why the E.U is funding schools that integrate Turkish and Syrian children in the same classroom. The aim is to help Syrian’s integrate into Turkish society.

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Learning to love school in a foreign land

Pinar Ersoy Mark Lowen

April 27, 2018 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

Schools across Turkey are working to support hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugee children crossing the border. The schools aim to integrate Syrian children into their schools while accepting Syrian culture and customs.

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The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy

Conor Williams

April 26, 2018 |

The Atlantic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Owings Mills, Maryland

Across America, preschools that incorporate outdoor activities into their instruction are on the rise. It is believed that moving out of a classroom and into nature can help children creatively learn, build skills at focusing, and reduce anxiety.

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High-Paying Jobs Go Begging While High School Grads Line Up For Bachelor's Degrees

Ashley Gross

April 25, 2018 |

KNKX |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

A huge problem is about to confront America: technical employees, such as mechanics and plumbers, are retiring at three times the rate that they are being trained. Vocational programs, apprenticeships, and associate degrees provide an alternative path for students who do not think a four-year university is the best path for them. Contrary to popular belief, careers in technical trade can be fairly lucrative, and states are investing in programs to make sure students know these jobs can be a realistic option for them.

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In a New Orleans school, improving outcomes one student at a time

Eva Fedderly

April 25, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

Opened in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' NET charter schools acknowledges that "many young people continue to struggle with issues that are greater than traditional models can support." Serving mainly students who have been diagnosed with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder, NET provides students with full-time counselors and third-party resources, such as internships and psychiatrists.

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California rural education network launches to help isolated teachers share resources

Carolyn Jones

April 24, 2018 |

EdSource |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

The new California Rural Ed Network is working to connect isolated teachers in small towns and rural communities with resources and education about social-emotional learning and trauma-informed approaches. The initiative, still in its nascent years, aims to "join forces to attract new resources" and "share expertise."

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Split British town fights back to foster tolerance

Mark Easton

April 23, 2018 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

You can’t force people to make friends across ethnic lines, but you can invite them to at least meet each other. In the split town of Rotherham, the National Citizen Service program brings together 16- and 17-year-olds, some white and some with Pakistani heritage, to meet and discuss their differences openly. Participants say it’s a powerful experience.

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One big upside of career and tech programs? They push more kids to graduate

Matt Barnum

April 19, 2018 |

Chalkbeat National |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

A former high school teacher turned researcher found that both high-income and low-income students who attended career and technical education high schools were more likely to graduate than their peers enrolled in strictly academic programs. In this article, the teacher, Mr. Dougherty, explains why is he unsure of all of the reasoning behind his findings and still hesitant to suggest districts scale up the model.

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Native Language Schools Are Taking Back Education

Abaki Beck

April 19, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

One night Jessie Little Doe Baird had a dream. Her ancestors told her it was time to bring back the Wôpanâak language to her community. The dream helped launch the the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, which later led to the Mukayuhsak Weekuw preschool. 20 students are enrolled and the entire curriculum is in the Wôpanâak language.

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