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Sex Ed That Turns Boys into Men

Leslie Garrett

April 21, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, Calgary, Alberta

A nonprofit based in Calgary, Canada, created a sex ed class for boys that includes critical discussion of human rights, sexual health, gender, and healthy relationships, as well as a safe space for boys to share their thoughts.

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Overcoming Poverty's Damage to Learning

David Bornstein

April 17, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Turnaround for Children, an organization founded to address mental health issues and their repercussions in the classroom, focuses on preparing teachers and schools to structure classroom environments in a constructive way. They create opportunities for learning in rigorous ways with high expectations so that children thrive and are well cared for, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

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The Future Project How Two Young Social Entrepreneurs Are Trying To Close The Inspiration Gap In Schools

Jaweed Kaleem

April 14, 2015 |

The Huffington Post |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

The Future Project aims to give students the resources needed to define and fulfill their dreams and re-engage students in school. Dream Directors get teens motivated to act on their ideas and expand their abilities.

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In Classroom Discipline, a Soft Approach Is Harder Than It Looks

Ruben Brosbe

April 14, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

When students misbehave in school, teachers struggle to decide the right kind of intervention, with school suspension a common outcome. However, research has shown that school suspensions can increase the likelihood of dropouts and incarcerations so that there is pressure to decrease the rate of suspensions. Restorative justice has become a favorable alternative because misbehaving students can participate in a number of supportive activities such as peer meditation or collaborative negotiation to build community, trust, and confidence.

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One city's answer to the high two-year college dropout rate

Lane Anderson

April 09, 2015 |

Deseret News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Yonkers, New York

Yonkers Partners in Education offers free SAT test prep and college guidance counselors in Yonker's high schools. The program aims to increase college enrollment rates for low-income students who lack the same access to expensive tutors and courses as their afluent peers.

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Education lessons from Maine, New Hampshire

Jane Lindholm Patti Daniels

April 07, 2015 |

Vermont Public Radio |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Maine

As Vermont struggles to create legislation regulating school district management and financial efficiency, the state looks to models in Maine and New Hampshire for guidance. In Maine, school districts have tried to save money and resources through consolidation; in New Hampshire, officials have reworked the way schooling is financed altogether.

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iPads < Teachers

Peg Tyre

April 06, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

Well-trained teachers cannot be replaced solely by technology, as has been increasingly apparent at Carpe Diem schools, where students learn largely via computers enabled with educational software.

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Community-college students learn math by using it

Katherine Long

April 06, 2015 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

Many students who are funneled into remedial courses don't end up completing their community college degrees. For the past decade, I-BEST has offered students a hands-on approach, connecting academic work with direct job skills training to make classroom content less theoretical. Called "the most-copied idea to come out of Washington’s community-college system," I-BEST has increased students' likelihood of learning a credential by nine times.

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Dutch nursing home offers rent-free housing to students

Carey Reed

April 05, 2015 |

PBS NewsHour |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Netherlands, Deventer

A Dutch nursing home brings together students and seniors with an innovative housing plan: offering rent-free apartments to students. In exchange, the students must partake in nursing home events for at least 30 hours per month as an effort to help bridge the generational gap and give senior residents a larger community.

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The Rise of ‘Studyblrs'

Kaite Welsh

April 02, 2015 |

Bright Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Students in today's technical world are now using blogging and other forms of social media, known as studyblrs, in order to help each other improve achievement through online homework help, communication, and encouragement.

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