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  • Impressive New Scores for Newark Charters Raise an Awkward Question: Did City Pick the Wrong Strategy?

    January 12, 2016 |

    The 74 |

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    Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

    Impressive PARCC scores for Newark charters beg the question—did city choose wrong strategy? The charter schools were able to bring in students' parents and fill holes in students' knowledge by starting with the basics in math and reading.

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  • Better Safety Helps Bangladesh Shipbuilding Industry

    January 08, 2016 |

    Voice of America (VOA) |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh, Chittagong

    A shipbuilding company in Bangladesh brought down its high rate of workplace injuries from about 1,000 per month to 10 by bucking workplace norms in the country with safety restrictions that include protective gear like hardhats and goggles. Western Marine did this by putting in place warnings, fines and even threats of job losses for workers who violated safety rules. Its investment has paid off with new orders from international companies who require all suppliers to follow high safety standards, setting them apart from competitors in the country.

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  • It Took 20 Years For The Government To Pay For An Obvious Way To Prevent HIV

    January 08, 2016 |

    FiveThirtyEight |

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    Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

    After years of seeing evidence that needle exchange programs helped prevent the spread of HIV, Congress finally lifted its ban on federal funding for groups that provide the service.

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  • An Investment Strategy to Save the Planet

    January 05, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    In light of climate change, New York State's Common Retirement Fund, the country's third-largest pension fund, decided to invest in a way that rewards companies with low carbon footprints.

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  • Walsh, de Blasio take different paths on preschool promise

    December 28, 2015 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Two years after his election, the mayor of New York created a universal preschool program. In Boston, progress has been much slower.

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  • Chicago's next top cop faces daunting to-do list

    December 26, 2015 |

    Chicago Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Rahm Emanuel fired Garry McCarthy, Chicago Police Superintendent, following the release of a video of a cop fatally shooting Laquan McDonald, which has led to a search for a new superintendent. The hope is that the new hire will help turn things around by having a good rapport with Emanuel, be able to connect the citizens and the police, and help reform the police department.

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  • Why Copenhagen Has Almost Perfect Water

    December 23, 2015 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

    Thanks to years of government intervention, the city of Copenhagen has almost perfectly clean water — even better than bottled water. Denmark utilizes overflow barriers, underground water storage, and rerouted wastewater to keep their public water sources clean. Public awareness and a water tax also contribute to the city's success so that residents conserve and value their water (using only 26 gallons a day as opposed to the 80-100 gallons that Americans use).

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  • How a regulation turned Bologna's civic pride into action

    December 23, 2015 |

    Citiscope |

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    Response Location: Italy, Bologna

    Bologna is demonstrating the utility of allowing citizens to help with projects in cash-strapped cities. A new policy makes it easier for citizens to head city projects and to participate in guiding the future of the municipality.

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  • Researchers Analyze the Recharged Solar Tax Credit

    December 21, 2015 |

    Clean Energy Finance Forum |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Solar power companies have had a hard time maintaining funding to operate. 'Recharging' tax credits for these companies can help up-and-coming solar companies to grow.

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  • In Missouri, Fewer Gun Restrictions and More Gun Killings

    December 21, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    For decades, Missouri had restrictive gun laws, but after relaxing them in 2007, there has been an uptick in gun deaths. Gun control legislation that restricts criminals' access could be the solution.

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