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  • A Town Where a School Bus Is More Than a Bus

    February 27, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Hartsville, South Carolina

    There are many other adults beyond teachers who regularly interact with children — and who are often overlooked as potential contributors to the educational mission. Hartsville, South Carolina, uses school bus drivers as a resource and extra set of eyes to observe how students are doing.

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  • Empathy, not Expulsion, for Preschoolers at Risk

    February 20, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Preschoolers in the U.S. who misbehave are increasingly being expelled. In Connecticut, trained counselors educated teachers about how to deal with emotionally traumatized kids which reduced expulsions.

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  • Changing Course

    January 21, 2015 |

    The Connecticut Mirror |

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    Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

    Science suggests that having a secure relationship with a caregiver can help protect a child’s brain and body from the effects of adversity. A Connecticut program for young children who have experienced trauma or other challenges has gotten results by focusing on that relationship – and the things that can interfere, including depression, family violence, and a parent’s own history of trauma.

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  • Facing grim infant death rates, Milwaukee focuses on black fathers

    October 11, 2014 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Previous efforts to rein in Milwaukee's infant mortality rate have focused on services for mothers: increasing access to prenatal care, treating underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, and reducing behaviors such as smoking and unsafe sleeping arrangements. But four new programs target a less conventional group—African-American men—with the aim of involving fathers early on.

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  • In This World Cup, the Goal Is a Better Life

    October 09, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Chile, Santiago

    The Homeless World Cup is the premier soccer tournament for homeless players. Programs around the world use soccer as a means of building a sense of community, sublimating negative energies, and encouraging personal growth.

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  • Saving India's mothers through mobile phones

    September 15, 2014 |

    Al Jazeera |

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    Response Location: India, Mumbai

    Expectant mothers encounter numerous hurdles during pregnancy and childbirth. A pilot project in Mumbai called mMitra sends weekly voice messages to new and expecting mothers, providing critical information and advice on how to maintain their own health and that of their child. Hundreds of women have registered for the program, helping not only to increase the number of healthy pregnancies and births, but creating indirect impacts such as eliminating taboos against morning sickness and raising awareness of the importance of women's health in general.

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  • Department Of Defense Schools

    August 01, 2014 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Department of Defense schools boast high test scores, have high graduation rates and are very popular with military families who make use of them. Many choose to live on base just so their children can attend these schools, which excel in large part because of their teachers' long-term commitment.

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  • Bridging The Cultural Divide

    August 01, 2014 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    Many military children are resilient, but there are also a lot in public schools across the U.S. who experience difficulties. School Liaison Officers help those children by bridging the gap between the military and the education system.

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  • Model for Early Education

    August 01, 2014 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

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    Response Location: United States, Jacksonville, North Carolina

    As many as 40 percent of the approximately 2 million military children in the United States are under the age of 5. Educating these young learners has become a priority in recent decades, and the military has become a leader in early childhood education by employing extensive staff training.

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  • Child Care and the Overwhelmed Parent

    July 24, 2014 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, North Augusta, South Carolina

    The problem and importance of finding reliable childcare for poor, working parents is increasingly prevalent. Lawmakers and non-profits alike are creating new solutions to help make childcare affordable.

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