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Training Center Gives Former Child Soldiers a New Start

Christian Locka

October 27, 2017 |

Al-Fanar Media |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Central African Republic, Bangui

Since 2000 an estimated 550 children have been trained by the Union of Technicians for Unemployed Young People, a group that is trying to reintegrate child soldiers back into society. It’s not uncommon for child soldiers to join or be forced into armed groups who form part of the Central Republic's civil war. However, the union provides room and board to former child soldiers and teaches them courses in things like “ sewing, hairdressing, leather goods, carpentry and soap making. They can also improve their literacy and learn cooking and entrepreneurship skills.”

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First Nations Fight to Protect the Rare Spirit Bear from Hunters

Krista Langlois

October 26, 2017 |

National Geographic |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

In British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais First Nations have been striving for decades to save the spirit bear, also known as Kemode bears, from trophy hunters. Since 1999, the indigenous community has started an ecotourism industry that benefits the tribe and wildlife, have worked with Canadian government to preserve 85% of the rainforest, and have most recently been advocating to ban trophy hunting across the rainforest.

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The anti-Washington: College group offers a model for debating politely

Stacy Teicher Khadaroo

October 26, 2017 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, South Bend, Indiana

Amid divisive free speech discussions on campus, students across the country formed BridgeUSA, a group dedicated to the 'transpartisanship' movement. Student representatives are trained to facilitate constructive discussions with members of all political parties on campus. John Sarrouf, who trains students, noted, "The question shouldn’t be 'freedom of speech vs. safe spaces … but how do we create the context for people to engage each other [who have differences]?"

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They Can't Just Be Average

Kavitha Cardoza

October 25, 2017 |

NPR |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

The almost all-black student body at Ron Brown College Prep are met with an almost all-black faculty, cultural competent and responsive instruction, an understanding of the impact of trauma many students bring to the classroom, and a disciplinary system that emphasizes restorative justice practices over suspension. Expectations are high for each student, and teachers are challenged to provide to close the gap between where many students are and where they should be while still providing engaging work for exceptional students.

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Immigrants find their place in Luna County

Leah Todd Lin

October 25, 2017 |

NMPolitics.net |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Luna County, New Mexico

Across the country, various counties are experiencing changes in racial and ethnic demographics. This article looks at the school system in Luna County, a now predominantly Hispanic town is adapting to these shifts by creating a more inclusive educational experience, via biliteracy programs as well other measures.

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What Happened After California Revolutionized Sex Ed

Steven Blum

October 25, 2017 |

Broadly |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

California does well when it comes to healthy teen sex behaviours, but the Healthy Youth Act has pushed this even further. This act provides a more comprehensive education including LGBTQ relationships, medical accuracy etc.

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The ‘Problem Child' Is a Child, Not a Problem

Suzanne Bouffard

October 24, 2017 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Isolating or punitive methods in early childhood education can have a lasting effect on a 'problematic' child, leading to greater behavioural problems. Collaborative Problem Solving techniques, such as 'Plan B', require the child and teacher or parent to work together to identify each of their concerns and come up with a mutually beneficial solution, allowing both sides to be heard in a calm environment.

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In New Mexico, demographic shifts have helped job growth

Leah Todd Lin

October 24, 2017 |

High Country News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Luna County, New Mexico

Historically there has been stigma and pushback to bilingual and immigrant programs, but some counties are starting to embrace diversity as key to economic development. Greater diversity spurs innovation, entrepreneurship, and population growth in rural areas, recognition of these benefits has eased the stigma and encouraged more immigrant programs.

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How a Temple professor and a prison inmate started an international movement

Samantha Melamed

October 23, 2017 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In the Inside-Out Exchange program half of the students are college students, and the other half are prison inmates. The program has “expanded to about 150 correctional institutions across the globe” but the biggest takeaway is the effect it has on people. Students were “ engaged in a way they never had been in the classroom. For the inmates, suddenly their opinions mattered.”

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How Chicago Created ‘Community College' for Special Ed Students

Derek Robertson

October 19, 2017 |

Politico |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

After students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood complete four years in traditional high school, they are eligible to attend Southside Occupational Academy for four additional years - the transition center "is not [a] replacement for traditional, integrated high school, it’s a complement to it." Southside provides vocational training and training in basic life skills to students.

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