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  • Know Your Rights: Community forums as a solution to immigration enforcement changes

    CAMINA ATX, a grassroots initiative founded by immigrants, hosts “Know Your Rights” forums that draw hundreds of people. Their approach to prioritizing cultural competency, accessibility and community ownership has emerged as an effective community-based response that provides critical information, resources and support networks for immigrants, mixed-status families, concerned citizens and anyone seeking to better understand constitutional protections in the current enforcement climate.

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  • This Nigerian nonprofit brings former foes together through the power of storytelling

    The Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse, or Yiavha, brings together Nigerians from ethnic groups with a history of conflict and violence to help them find common ground through community storytelling. The organization has held more than 60 storytelling sessions in Nigeria’s Plateau state and has trained more than 300 youth to become peace ambassadors tasked with organizing their own storytelling events.

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  • 'It's loud again': Phone bans are changing Colorado's school culture

    Some Colorado school districts are banning cell phones in school for the entire day to reduce distractions and encourage students to connect more with their peers. Teachers report seeing students take more time on tests and homework, and most students are easily adapting to the new rules, finding other ways to connect and entertain themselves during downtime, like lunch periods.

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  • This program helps 6 million families pay their energy bills. Here's what's at risk if it's cut.

    The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps people under financial strain cover their utility costs, including bills for heating and air conditioning, which continue to rise as the climate changes. But proposed federal cuts to safety net programs have put the funding in jeopardy, potentially affecting 6 million people nationwide who benefit from the assistance.

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  • The Shops Where Trash Becomes Crafters' Treasure

    Creative reuse centers like Smart Art and Craft Supplies tackle waste reduction by redistributing donated art materials, simultaneously providing meaningful employment and inclusion opportunities for adults with disabilities.

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  • Vietnamese American memorial planned for Dorchester sparks intergenerational conversations

    Project 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative is a public art installation to memorialize the Vietnamese who fought alongside U.S. soldiers in the Vietnam War, as this group is often forgotten. The memorial tells stories from the perspective of the Vietnamese, highlighting the impact of war on families and communities.

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  • Maine is training an army of HVAC pros to meet its heat pump goals

    Maine's coordinated workforce training programs—including state-funded community college labs, apprenticeships, and business-led initiatives—are rapidly building a skilled HVAC workforce, significantly accelerating heat pump adoption to meet the state's ambitious climate and employment goals, though challenges around training consistency, licensing standards, and funding uncertainty remain.

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  • "We Are the People of the River"

    By strategically restoring native riparian plants, removing invasive species, and implementing efficient water management practices, the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe has successfully revitalized ecosystem health and cultural traditions along the Colorado River.

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  • California college grows clean energy program amid geothermal interest

    Mendocino County is responding to local socioeconomic challenges by expanding coordinated education and workforce development programs in sustainable construction and clean energy, preparing residents for anticipated geothermal energy jobs.

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  • More schools are adopting a 4-day school week. One Montana town tried to fight it

    Since 2005, some Montana school districts have opted to shift to a four-day school week in hopes that the schedule may attract teachers and help fill longstanding vacancies. However, a state-commissioned study showed that students who attended school four days a week performed worse than those with a five-day schedule, with proficiency in both reading and math lagging behind their peers, and administrative costs also rose.

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