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Write a House

Emma Eisenberg

October 07, 2015 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

An organization in Detroit is piloting free housing for writers in exchange for staying in the city for three years and revitalizing the community. The program was started through a robust crowdfunding campaign and then later from foundation grants and more crowdfunding. It is transforming foreclosed homes in the NoHam neighborhood and offers community growth, through “neighborhoods and culture.”

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A Peek Inside Three Cutting-Edge Schools

Nichole Dobo

October 06, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Increased technology in classrooms is popular among schools in the U.S. However, research suggests that its effect is sub-optimal due to low-quality software, implementation, and participants' digital skills.

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A plan to give 5,000 dropouts a second chance

Ben Stocking

October 06, 2015 |

The Seattle Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

Thanks to new private and public funding, school completion programs in Seattle, which enable distressed youth to achieve high school equivalency degrees, can now expand.

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Does Pre-K Make Any Difference?

David L. Kirp

October 03, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

A new study suggests the gains from pre-K education are ephemeral, but Boston's program shows a correlation between pre-K attendance and third-grade achievement.

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A zero waste business policy is now easier to implement than you think

Alison Moodie

October 01, 2015 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chatsworth, California

The term circular economy refers to the cycle or reusability, and is an ambitious but realistic goal for many companies to take part in. However, until recently, many lacked the education and technology to implement this concept. Several organizations across the United States are working towards this goal by committing to zero waste, changing business models and educating their staff on the importance of understanding waste.

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Serving School Lunch Family Style

Anne Hoffman

October 01, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chaotic cafeterias discourage students from eating or caring about their meal. A Philadelphia program, Eatiquette, is improving kids' lunchtime by replacing the line with food made from scratch served at each table like a family meal.

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How One School Bucks City's Racially Segregated Gifted and Talented System

Amy Zimmer

September 30, 2015 |

DNAinfo |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A school in Brooklyn uses a lottery-based acceptance system to ensure a diverse class. And instead of sorting the struggling kids from the gifted, they embedded an honors program which kids can opt into without changing classrooms.

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How L.A. Gets Kids to Show Up at School

Mary B. Pasciak

September 27, 2015 |

The Buffalo News |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Schools in Los Angeles have strict consequences for truancy and tardiness but offer rewards and recognition for good attendance. Administrators use iPhones to record the ID numbers of tardy students, tracking them in order to engage the appropriate intervention.

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Cristo Rey high schools breed academic maturity by sending students into the workforce

Eric Schulzke

September 24, 2015 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Kids from low income families miss out on college prep conversations at home. A high school work study program in Chicago is helping these students succeed in college by connecting them with white collar professional mentors and experiences.

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Who Is Revolutionizing School Lunch?

Tom Murphy

September 24, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The United States has rising childhood obesity and schools deal with kids who are picky. Through innovative school gardens and kid taste testing food, entrepreneurs across the nation are getting children to eat vegetables at school and love it.

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