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Tribe aims to improve dental health by bringing smiles to the dental visit

Madison LaBerge

May 25, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Carlos, Arizona

The San Carlos Apache tribe in Arizona has been able to increase dental healthcare access for children through targeted outreach and an educational marketing campaign. The goal of the multifaceted approach is to address fears, both on the part of the child and parents, through education about going to the dentist. The result has been a significant uptick in the number of children's dentistry appointments and caregivers reporting that their children are no longer afraid.

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Schools on a screen: New York school district goes all in on technology to prepare students for whatever comes next

Gail Robinson

May 10, 2020 |

The Hechinger Report |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

Students in the Mineola school district had a head start when schools around the country switched to online classes as a result of the coronavirus? Since 2017, students as young as kindergarteners have been learning to code, while older students have learned to take advantage of opportunities like a fabrication lab to design, produce and sell what they develop, among other offerings. But the challenges educators and administrators face are balancing how much tech to implement in the classroom, and how much is too much.

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The Kearns model: Strengthening teens through coping skills and mentoring

Heather May

May 05, 2020 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kearns, Utah

A high school program in Utah is combating increasing rates of teenage suicide by equipping children with the tools they need to manage thoughts of hopelessness. The program is known as ME (Mood Enhancement) Time and aims to provide youth with tools to learn the connection between their thoughts, actions, and feelings in order to be aware of what they can control to counter sadness and hopelessness. Students meet in counseling groups of 6-8 students for six sessions and discuss tools such as physical activity, keeping a mood journal to become more self-aware, and volunteering to alleviate depressive symptoms

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Teachers use high and low-tech means to reach English Language Learners during coronavirus crisis

Jo Napolitano

April 28, 2020 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

To reach English Language Learners, who are particularly hard to contact during the coronavirus pandemic as a result of language barriers and other factors, teachers are trying low-tech approaches. From letters to phone calls to recorded lessons, instructors are hoping to minimize the potential learning loss during this extended break.

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Rhode Island's successful reopening of child-care programs shows ‘there is a path,' CDC director says

Lena H. Sun

April 21, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

A CDC study of Rhode-Island childcare centers revealed that out of the 666 childcare centers that were opened, only four had cases that involved the spread of the virus. That’s because of the strict adherence to safety guidelines such as minimum enrollment, no switching of students between groups, and mask wearing. CDC officials believe this is evidence that reopening of child care is possible if the right precautions are taken.

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Bay County librarian using virtual storytime to cheer up families during coronavirus shutdown

Caitlyn French

March 29, 2020 |

MLive.com |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Bay City, Michigan

With schools and libraries closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a librarian in Bay County, Michigan is turning to hosting a virtual storytime. Although this approach lacks some elements of the in-person storytime, it does offer a sense of routine for children during a time that could otherwise be destabilizing.

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Pop-up Library launches virtual book mobile for students

Hadley Barndollar

March 25, 2020 |

Concord Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a library pop-up trailer run by school librarians is shifting the way it offers services to children as a result of the pandemic. For three years prior, the library pop-up trailer allowed children to enter and select books free of charge, but due to health risks, the program is partnering with schools to allow students to use a Google Form to fill out their requests and receive their books in the mail.

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The COVID-19 crisis is giving parents a taste of digital ‘unschooling'

Jacqueline M. Kory-Westlund

March 24, 2020 |

FastCompany |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, California

With school shut down due to the spread of coronavirus, distance learning has become the norm in many cities and parents have largely had to adjust their roles to include teaching and supervision. To help with this adjustment, teachers have begun offering online homeschooling classes that teach parents how to facilitate learning for their children.

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‘There's sunshine again': Thousands of meals delivered daily to Anchorage students as coronavirus closes classrooms

Tegan Hanlon

March 24, 2020 |

Alaska Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

In Alaska, the Anchorage School District’s mobile food delivery service is delivering thousands of meals every day to Anchorage students. By repurposing school buses, school district leaders are packing sack lunches, school nurses, and educators on board to help with the deliveries.

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US school teachers turn to digital world as COVID-19 bites

Kristen Saloomey

March 24, 2020 |

Al Jazeera |

Video |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

As 80 percent of school children worldwide are out of class due to social distancing or quarantining measures, many teachers are bringing classes online, like in New York City. While online schooling is better than no schooling at all, teachers and parents alike are finding it difficult to establish a routine and maintain the same quality of education.

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