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Kids in the Classroom Can Help Single Moms Rise from Poverty

Lornet Turnbull

October 25, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Oregon

One quarter of undergraduates attending American higher education institutions are parents; however, the number of campuses with childcare facilities has continued to decrease. Individual professors are incorporating new policies into their syllabi that allow kids to sit in on class when other arrangements fall through and mothers to leave class to breastfeed. "Letting kids in class is a welcoming gesture that can set the stage for or accompany the more systemic and substantive supports that student parents need for success," says the Institute of Women's Policy Research's executive director.

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Neighbors create a solution for families who need diapers in Washington Heights and beyond

Jane Simons

October 25, 2018 |

Second Wave Michigan |

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Response Location: United States, Battle Creek, Michigan

A neighborhood dentist asked his underserved community what he could do to improve their lives. The answer? Diapers. Now, his Battle Creek, MI organization delivers diapers to families in need around county, regardless of recipients' economic or social status.

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The Power of Sharing Stories

Liz Brazile

October 16, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Canada, Peterborough, Ontario

Storytelling is integral to shaping individual's identity, but researchers across the world are now finding that it may even impact an individual's health. From better communication between doctor and patient to group reminiscence activities, health care practitioners are seeing broad benefits to patients' mental health.

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When Patients Can't Be Cured: Mass. Med Schools Teaching More End-Of-Life Care

Kathleen Burge

October 01, 2018 |

WBUR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

Medical schools in Massachusetts are starting to teach students palliative care methods. Instead of trying to cure every ailment, students are introduced to the idea of an end-of-life treatment plan without exhausting tests. All four area medical schools agreed to work together and possibly change the way they teach students about end of life care.

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Can Good Teaching Be Taught?

Sara Mosle

September 06, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Atlanta, Georgia

After the introduction of No Child Left Behind, Atlanta was held up as a success story for the approach - that is until a group of teachers were exposed for illegally raising scores. Now, the city again grapples with big questions - "can good teaching be taught?" and can that teaching make the difference for students experiencing trauma, racism, and other major barriers. Peyton Forest Elementary has seen moderate gains by expanding the role of principals in the classroom, both to benefit students and to serve as effective models for new and old teachers.

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Training teachers like doctors

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

September 04, 2018 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Michigan

To combat the intense teacher turnover rate nationwide, the University of Michigan's School of Education is rolling out a new training program that models itself after residencies in the medical field. After graduating and completing apprenticeships, students will return to their assigned school for three more years to work under their mentors. Early results from similar programs suggest the approach offers previously unavailable support systems and improves teachers' chances of staying in the profession.

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Wanted: Rural Doctors

Joseph P. Williams

August 22, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Alabama

To combat the shortage of rural doctors, Alabama universities are offering rural medicine programs or helping fund the studies of students who commit to rural practice after graduation. Admissions staff also keep in mind that applicants from rural areas are four times as likely to return to rural areas to practice.

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Why a Boston Teachers College Is Sending Its Students to Northern Ireland to Learn About a Child Trauma Program That Could Help U.S. Kids, Too

Kate Stringer

August 21, 2018 |

The 74 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

In 2004, the Media Initiative set out to develop a trauma-informed curriculum for preschoolers in Northern Ireland. Using puppets, cartoons, and professional development, the social-emotional lessons have empowered students to better address conflict and communicate more effectively with each other. A Boston-based teacher education program is one of many who travel to Ireland to observe the program in action each year.

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Western State Colorado University Debuts Nation's First-Ever Outdoor MBA

Morgan Tilton

August 06, 2018 |

5280 - The Denver Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Western State Colorado University is launching the first Outdoor Industry MBA program in order to meet a growing need for industry leaders versed in sustainability best practices. Courses range from "Sustainable Outdoor Product Development and Material Sourcing” to “Supply Chain and Logistics in the Outdoor Industry" and will be completed through a combination of online and in-person engagements.

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Can India's "quack" doctors be trained in 100 hours?

Sam Judah

August 02, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: India, Kolkata

‘Quack” doctors—people illegally seeing and treating patients without a license—is a common sight in rural India. A new program seeks to train, rather than eliminate, these “doctors” and use them to expand the reach of the healthcare workforce.

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