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  • To curb chronic absence, schools treat parents as partners

    August 21, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

    To shift away from a punitive approach to truancy and emphasize the importance of attendance for student learning, schools across the United States are testing methods of communicating the importance with parents in new ways, including "carefully crafted" letters, texts, and even games. Results from different schools have showed up to a 20% reduction in absenteeism, but educators acknowledge that these solutions affect the simple changes and have yet to provide a comprehensive approach to barriers to attending school.

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  • In Boerne, a Youth Suicide Prevention Effort that May Actually Work

    August 21, 2018 |

    Texas Observer |

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    Response Location: United States, Boerne, Texas

    Going above and beyond state-mandated minimums for suicide prevention training in schools reduces teen suicides. In Boerne, Texas, the Boerne Independent School District enrolls teachers, students, staff, and mental health professionals in its suicide prevention program. Boerne ISD developed an aggressive plan, including yearly training, suicide prevention curricula, and a database to help identify and track high-risk teens.

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  • Gaming for good: This Detroiter's board game business hopes to bring jobs and education to the city

    August 21, 2018 |

    Model D |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Lee Gaddis transformed an interest in board games into a business that helps all gamers, while on the side empowering youth to find career opportunities in gaming in his hometown of Detroit. The TableTopper is a product that turns any table into a gaming table. More than that, Gaddis turned this idea into a way to support jobs in Detroit. He still sees gaming as a way to inspire youth, engage creativity, and expand career options.

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  • A New Deal for Refugees

    August 21, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: Uganda

    After hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees fled to Europe in 2015, wealthy European countries became more invested in fixing a broken immigration system, something which had traditionally fallen on poorer countries. Now, more countries are trying to integrate refugees into society, rather than keeping them separated from society in camps. Can countries like Uganda and Jordan who’ve attempted refugee resettlement provide an example for the rest of the world?

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  • Meet the Indigenous Women Keeping Native Businesses Close to Home

    August 21, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Flagstaff, Arizona

    NABIN, or the Native American Business Incubator Network, is a creative program intended to address the unique business challenges and opportunities faced by Native Americans. Since 2012, the organization has helped Native American entrepreneurs with marketing, startup skills, and the basic knowledge to succeed in business. From the #IAmTheNavajoEconomy hashtag to connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to microloans, NABIN is providing a much-needed service.

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  • This makeup company is using its supply chain to revitalize the rainforest

    August 21, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: Guatemala

    Much of Guatemala's lands have been degraded due to a consistently burgeoning industrial market for palm oil and cattle farming. As a company that makes makeup using a variety of plants, beauty corporation Lush has committed to investing in natural plant production by buying land that would otherwise be at threat of deforestation. The Sustainable Lush Fund then works with on-the-ground organizations and farmers to sustainably utilize the land and increase the diversity of crops all while supporting local agriculture.

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  • These Tenants Are Leading the Largest Rent Strike in LA History

    August 20, 2018 |

    The Nation (New York) |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Faced with rising rent costs, despite shoddy living conditions, tenants decided to join a rent strike, and take their case to the courts. So far the tenants have won three cases, and lost three. But, together they form the largest rent strike in the history of Los Angeles.

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  • California divers fight to turn the tide on a collapsing ecosystem

    August 20, 2018 |

    KALW |

    Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Purple sea urchins are taking over the California coastal waters that were once known for sought-after species such as abalone. Seen as an indicator of an ailing ocean as well as a detriment to local diving businesses, divers from all over California are joining forces to work towards removing a vast amount of the species.

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  • Rural Risk: Mobile Clinics Help Tackle Multifaceted Opioid Crisis

    August 20, 2018 |

    100 Days in Appalachia |

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    Response Location: United States, Kentucky

    To combat the opioid epidemic in rural areas, Appalachian states are using mobile health clinics. In Kentucky, a mobile pharmacy housed in a van has distributed 1,300 doses of Narcan, the opioid overdose reversal drug. A mobile testing van reaches rural residents at risk for Hepatitis and HIV.

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  • Can dogfish save Cape Cod fisheries?

    August 20, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Chatham, Massachusetts

    Cape Cod is losing its namesake fish to climate change and overfishing, which is in turn hurting the profits of local fisherman. Adapting to the circumstances, fisherman have begun catching and marketing dogfish as the sustainable alternative, but their appeal, or lack thereof, has been slow to catch on in the United States. To promote the change in fish, the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance is working to fight stereotypes at a local level.

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