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  • Good Talk

    Jennifer Miller

    March 16, 2022 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The University of Pennsylvania created a Civil Dialogue Seminar to teach students how to communicate across political divides. The seminar, which is part of a growing civil dialogue movement taking place among Gen Z, includes social psychology curriculum to help students navigate difficult conversations with people they disagree with. Students participate in the Red and Blue Exchange, small group conversations about controversial topics, where they practice having conversations about issues that elicit strong responses. Students also investigate their own emotional responses with weekly journal reflections.

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  • The Nordic way to stop bullying

    David Robson

    March 13, 2022 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

    The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program strives to address bullying in school by analyzing the entire school ecosystem to create a culture that doesn’t tolerate negative behavior like bullying. The Program includes students, their families and school staff to guide the creation of bullying prevention efforts. The Program was tested in more than 200 schools in Pennsylvania and following the program, the schools reported 2,000 fewer cases of bullying over a two-year span.

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  • Greek community members say alcohol ban is effective

    Elena Adair

    March 11, 2022 |

    The Daily Evergreen |

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    Response Location: United States, Pullman, Washington

    The WSU Greek Row hard alcohol ban emerged after a student and fraternity member died from alcohol poisoning. To ensure Greek life members are respecting the ban and staying safe, registered functions have sober volunteers to monitor the event and help out in case there’s a dangerous situation.

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  • The turnaround strategy inside St. Louis Public Schools that may be working—and may get discontinued

    Nicholas Phillips

    February 28, 2022 |

    St. Louis Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    A pilot program, organized by the Consortium Partnership Network, seeks to improve school outcomes by shifting key decisions to staff inside the school, which schools remain under district supervision. The schools also partner with a nonprofit to provide technological support and bring in philanthropic dollars. The partially autonomous governance model is supported by the teacher’s union and has improved teaching-focused aspects as well as programs addressing the mental health, clothing, and food needs of students.

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  • A Program for Youth Is Reshaping Arts Education in Chicago

    Francia Garcia Hernandez

    February 21, 2022 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    The National Museum of Mexican Art’s Yollocalli Arts Reach provides space for young people to collaborate with each other, work with mentors, and gain exposure to different art forms and creative skills. Yollocalli serves Chicago’s youth in predominately Latino neighborhoods and focused on free art programming, mentorship, and career support. The programming emphasizes creativity as a tool for youth to learn to express their needs, share their ideas, and influence their environment. Nearly 3,000 teenagers and young adults have participated in Yollocalli’s programs with forty lead artists.

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  • Cooperating to make a difference

    Baha Okar

    February 18, 2022 |

    Inside Turkey |

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    Response Location: Turkey, Izmir

    The Alternative Education Association provides students with more individualized, dynamic educational opportunities, combatting the disappointment with the current education system. Since forming, the Association has established a preschool, kindergarten, and primary school for young students in the area.

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  • A Multi-Pronged Approach Spreads STEM Education And Digital Knowledge Among Girls In Nigeria

    Violet Ikong

    February 15, 2022 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The Webfala Digital Skills For All Initiative educates young entrepreneurs in digital literacy, social media, and marketing while encouraging young women to explore careers in STEM.

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  • California offers graduation honor to encourage active civic engagement

    John Fensterwald

    February 08, 2022 |

    EdSource |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The State Seal of Civic Engagement, which is affixed to high school diplomas, recognizes student civic participation. The program is intended to increase civic participation among youth and strengthen civics curriculum by making the learning more active instead of passive. Criteria for what qualifies for the seal varies and is meant to be inclusive and accessible. It ranges from high-level demonstrated knowledge in civics courses to participation in actual civic engagement projects. Several districts have partnered with a nonprofit that supplies “action civics” curriculum and teacher training.

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  • More youths are becoming home caregivers. Experts say they need more help and support

    April Franklin

    February 07, 2022 |

    WXXI |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Palm Beach County, Florida

    Programs like the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) advocate for and provide support to youth caregivers who are responsible for caring for sick, elderly, or adults with disabilities at home. AACY’s Youth Caregiver Project provides support in school and at home by offering customized services based on each student’s needs, including tutoring, counseling and even connections to food resources or school supplies. AACY serves about 600 students in 30 schools each year. Since the Youth Caregiver Project began in the late 1990s, about 2,000 youth have completed the program.

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  • Zero Tolerance to FGM in Okpala Umukwune

    Chidera Rosecamille Aneke

    February 06, 2022 |

    Stories That Matter NG |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Nigeria, Okpala Umukwune

    A community in Nigeria educated residents about the dangers of female genital mutation and implemented a fine to stop the practice.

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