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  • Teaching Children How to Reverse an Overdose

    February 23, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Elizabethton, Tennessee

    In Carter County, Tennessee, where an opioid crisis is underway, elementary-aged children and teenagers are being taught how to administer the overdose reversal nasal spray, Narcan. Although this strategy has faced opposition from some local residents, at least 100 students have administered the life-saving treatment.

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  • Teachers use meditation to inspire and calm: 'Imagine a voice coming from your heart'

    February 22, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States

    Across the United States, mindfulness programs are gaining traction in elementary school classrooms as a strategy for students dealing with stress. As the approach spreads, some religious groups are raising concerns.

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  • A weekly meetup aims to keep black male teachers in the classroom Audio icon

    February 21, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Mississippi

    Male teachers of color are often called on to do extra disciplinary work and mentor students of color in other classes in addition to their own. A weekly virtual meetup for Mississippi's male teachers of color provides a forum for instructors to discuss their unique experiences and share strategies.

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  • Bringing a New Vibe to the Classroom

    February 20, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    Some educators and organizations are challenging traditional elementary and high school curricula by incorporating new, more diverse perspectives and texts into lesson plans. Teachers are talking about race and racism and working to empower students from all cultures and backgrounds.

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  • These Students Are Learning About Fake News and How to Spot It

    February 20, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Some schools are formally adding media literacy education to their curricula. Lessons train students to spot fake news and navigate the non-stop media cycle.

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  • Has one of the Valley's poorest districts figured out how to keep kids in school?

    February 19, 2020 |

    The Fresno Bee |

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    Response Location: United States, Fresno, California

    A school attendance campaign in a rural California district relies on buy-in from a variety of community partners. For instance, administrators supported the construction of a new health clinic next to the school, concentrating multiple key resources on one block and making it easier for parents to access health care for their children.

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  • High School Health Workers? It Works

    February 19, 2020 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Georgia

    In Georgia, where residents of underserved, largely minority neighborhoods lack adequate access to health care services, a program is training local high school students to serve as community health workers equipped to identify chronic illnesses and connect patients with appropriate resources.

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  • A big-name college drops legacy admissions. Will others follow?

    February 19, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    Since 2014, Johns Hopkins University has not considered legacy status in admissions decisions. In the wake of the 2019 college admissions scandal, other schools are weighing the value of similar measures.

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  • China moves classes to internet, TV amid coronavirus outbreak

    February 17, 2020 |

    South China Morning Post |

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    Response Location: China, Beijing

    To help students access the resources they need while schools are closed due to the coronavirus, administrators in China are utilizing "a national cloud learning platform," as well as broadcast television. While both supplement online lessons, the e-learning approach equips students with tools to learn 12 different subjects.

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  • Can restorative justice bring peace to the schoolyard?

    February 14, 2020 |

    The Globe and Mail |

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    Response Location: Canada

    A Catholic high school in Ontario is leading Canada's efforts to use restorative justice and mediation strategies in the classroom. The school has found that students who go through this process often don't get in trouble again.

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