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Eagle Academy inspires Buffalo's chapter of 100 Black Men

Tiffany Lankes

June 22, 2014 |

The Buffalo News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Eagle academies are part of a network of schools in New York City and Newark that are devoted to educating at-risk boys from the inner city by providing them with mentors.

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Who Gets to Graduate?

Paul Tough

May 15, 2014 |

The New York Times Magazine |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

Aware of the challenges low-income students face, University of Texas Austin is offering them extra hours of instruction, advisers, and peer mentors, aiming to create a new sense of identity for these high-achieving but high-risk students.

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HIV: The Power of Positive Thinking

Kate Hilpern

April 15, 2014 |

The Independent |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

Lisa is one of hundreds of children living in the UK who has lived with HIV her whole life - part of a singular generation born in the 90's, when mother-to-child transmission couldn’t be prevented, but HIV positive babies could survive. The stigmas and challenges faced by this generation are unique, but organizations like CHIVA (Children's HIV Association) are helping to empower them to feel accepted and in control of their lives through activities such as a summer camp that builds community. Lisa now runs workshops for other HIV+ children.

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Dropouts flooding Kent's second-change iGrad school

Claudia Rowe

January 12, 2014 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Kent, Washington

Cities save money and help kids by connecting them with diploma programs. In Washington, iGrad is helping students do just this – and seeing results.

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Northfield program shrinks Latino achievement gap

Elizabeth Baier

December 12, 2013 |

Minnesota Public Radio |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Northfield, Minnesota

Minnesota schools began a comprehensive program aimed at assisting children of minority groups to successfully navigate the college application process and push them towards higher education.

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Even Odds Day 2: Manhood 101

Jill Tucker

August 18, 2013 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

In Oakland, black males are almost as likely to be killed as they are to graduate high school. One school is giving them special classes with black mentors to better address their emotional needs and keep them in school.

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Even Odds: A Place Apart

Jill Tucker

August 18, 2013 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Young black males in Oakland are suspended more frequently and graduate high school at a much lower rate than their peers. A charter school specifically designed for African American boys focuses on providing them with role models to create a supportive environment, combat the effects of trauma, and push them to succeed.

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Mentoring Students to Prevent the ‘Summer Slide'

Peg Tyre

August 07, 2013 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Many students doing poorly in school are not doing poorly enough to go to city-mandated summer school - yet they will likely fall further behind their peers during the summer. A summer school program in New York City is having success with these kids – employing 11-year-olds as teachers.

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Helping Where Help Is Wanted

Tina Rosenberg

January 10, 2012 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Vacant positions exist in many employment sectors, including in education and in hospitals. ReServe is a program that joins retired professionals to part-time paid positions in non-profits to perform duties. A controversy has emerged that suggests these positions should be paid at a professional-rate salary.

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Forging a Life-Changing Bond

David Bornstein

October 11, 2011 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Child-mentoring programs around the United States have helped at-risk youth during crucial years of development. However, New York City's Friends of the Children has improved the model by placing at-risk youth with adult mentors for 12 years. The forged relationships between mentor and developing child have greatly reduced the probability of teenage pregnancy, incarceration, and school drop-outs, and is cost saving.

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