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  • How to hire more black principals

    Lillian Mongeau

    May 12, 2017 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Although the diversity of the teacher pool is low, several nonprofits are successfully recruiting and training more principals of color from this same group. New Leaders has shown particular promise - 64 percent of principals that have gone through its program are educators of color. Leaders at the program say that they are able to recruit a more diverse class by "focusing on mindset, a willingness to share leadership with other adults and a proven track record of success" in lieu of GPA and college "prestige." The outcome of the selection process is "naturally diverse," according to the CEO.

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  • Can this group of former offenders swing the Philly DA race?

    Samantha Melamed

    May 10, 2017 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    How does an organization go about reducing incarceration rates, and eliminate racial bias? Hiring the people affected by the prison system: former inmates. That’s the strategy that ACLU is taking in Philadelphia.

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  • Here are the 3 steps everyone agrees we need to take to tackle recidivism

    Christopher Wink

    May 09, 2017 |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Activists, and lawmakers have been proposing ideas for prisoner reentry, or supporting former prisoners by finding work, housing, and healthcare, in order to reduce the trend of prisoners being released, committing another crime, and returning to prison. Philadelphia, which has a high recidivism rate, is one of the cities that is already implementing solutions.

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  • Getting Help in Emergencies in Super-Quick Time

    Gemma Newby Sahar Zand

    May 09, 2017 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Dominican Republic, Guayubín, Monte Cristi

    Jason Friesen, an American paramedic who had served in Haiti after the earthquake, realized that many poor communities in the Caribbean were lacking the equivalent of the United States’ 911 emergency medical services, and were facing increased death tolls as a consequence. Friesen realized he could help such communities set up emergency response systems through the use of volunteers and a simple text message exchange. Now, his organization Trek Medics simplifies and democratizes the emergency dispatch system, and, as a result, saves lives in rural communities.

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  • When Chicago cops moonlight, no one is watching

    Jonah Newman

    May 08, 2017 |

    Chicago Reporter |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    There is much to be learned from The Chicago Police Department's failure to regulate moonlighting police officers. Boasting the nation's weakest oversight of documenting its officer's second-shift jobs, the department has seen repercussions both in shooting statistics and tax payer dollars. It's not what Chicago is doing that is a solution, but what others are doing that they should learn from.

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  • Catholic Charities: Taking a holistic approach to address food insecurity

    Emily Dech

    May 04, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food security has increasingly become an issue for many families across the country, as economic instability and other factors contribute to the rising costs of living. Catholic Charities in Mansfield is taking a more comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted challenges of food security. They provide a food bank that offers the needy the option to choose foods that suit their lifestyle and needs, in addition to support services such as housing and medical assistance, and financial and career workshops that can help break the cycle of poverty long-term.

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  • STARS Program Helps Drug Court, Families Align

    John Kelly

    May 04, 2017 |

    The Chronicle of Social Change |

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    Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

    Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services arose from the need to improve the outcomes of drug addicted parents and their children, such as increasing reunification statistics. STARS employs case workers who have previously been drug addicted, and can provide immediate support and services such as meeting with the participant, accessing treatment options, and drug screening.

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  • Question: How do we get black men involved in their communities? Answer: They already are.

    Courtland Milloy

    April 25, 2017 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    An organization called The BMe Community (for Black Male Engagement) aims to combat the negative image of black men with hard facts and statistics of how they are actually improving their communities. Now operating in 6 cities, founder Trabian Shorters created a funding network that publicizes and supports the positive work that 194 black men are doing in order to change the narrative that black men are a problem only.

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  • A Focus on Health to Resolve Urban Ills

    Amy Maxmen

    April 19, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Richmond, California

    Social and economic factors are increasingly being linked to health circumstances and outcomes. This article highlights the city of Richmond, California, which has responded to this correlation, integrating issues of health into all levels of policy.

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  • The Data Donators

    Mukul Devichand Nick Holland

    April 18, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London, Greater London

    Around the world, more and more people are launching projects through mobile apps that use smartphones to collect massive amounts of data for solving chronic issues. By asking thousands of volunteers to donate their data for the greater good, researchers can access data in quantities that were previously unobtainable.

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