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  • Learning to love school in a foreign land

    April 27, 2018 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

    Schools across Turkey are working to support hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugee children crossing the border. The schools aim to integrate Syrian children into their schools while accepting Syrian culture and customs.

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  • The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy

    April 26, 2018 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: United States, Owings Mills, Maryland

    Across America, preschools that incorporate outdoor activities into their instruction are on the rise. It is believed that moving out of a classroom and into nature can help children creatively learn, build skills at focusing, and reduce anxiety.

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  • High-Paying Jobs Go Begging While High School Grads Line Up For Bachelor's Degrees

    April 25, 2018 |

    KNKX |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    A huge problem is about to confront America: technical employees, such as mechanics and plumbers, are retiring at three times the rate that they are being trained. Vocational programs, apprenticeships, and associate degrees provide an alternative path for students who do not think a four-year university is the best path for them. Contrary to popular belief, careers in technical trade can be fairly lucrative, and states are investing in programs to make sure students know these jobs can be a realistic option for them.

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  • In a New Orleans school, improving outcomes one student at a time

    April 25, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

    Opened in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' NET charter schools acknowledges that "many young people continue to struggle with issues that are greater than traditional models can support." Serving mainly students who have been diagnosed with trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder, NET provides students with full-time counselors and third-party resources, such as internships and psychiatrists.

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  • California rural education network launches to help isolated teachers share resources

    April 24, 2018 |

    EdSource |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The new California Rural Ed Network is working to connect isolated teachers in small towns and rural communities with resources and education about social-emotional learning and trauma-informed approaches. The initiative, still in its nascent years, aims to "join forces to attract new resources" and "share expertise."

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  • Split British town fights back to foster tolerance

    April 23, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

    You can’t force people to make friends across ethnic lines, but you can invite them to at least meet each other. In the split town of Rotherham, the National Citizen Service program brings together 16- and 17-year-olds, some white and some with Pakistani heritage, to meet and discuss their differences openly. Participants say it’s a powerful experience.

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  • One big upside of career and tech programs? They push more kids to graduate

    April 19, 2018 |

    Chalkbeat National |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    A former high school teacher turned researcher found that both high-income and low-income students who attended career and technical education high schools were more likely to graduate than their peers enrolled in strictly academic programs. In this article, the teacher, Mr. Dougherty, explains why is he unsure of all of the reasoning behind his findings and still hesitant to suggest districts scale up the model.

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  • Native Language Schools Are Taking Back Education

    April 19, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    One night Jessie Little Doe Baird had a dream. Her ancestors told her it was time to bring back the Wôpanâak language to her community. The dream helped launch the the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, which later led to the Mukayuhsak Weekuw preschool. 20 students are enrolled and the entire curriculum is in the Wôpanâak language.

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  • On-campus food pantries help struggling students succeed in school

    April 18, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Schenectady, New York

    As more low-income students and single parents enter two and four year colleges, over 570 campuses across the United States have responded by opening food pantries to fill the gap between food stamps and dining halls. New York recently mandated that all schools within the state system provide food pantries because food security produces healthy minds. The model, which runs on donations from the community, costs little to colleges and has proven to be widely replicable.

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  • A High-Paying Job? Go to App Boot Camp.

    April 17, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Coding positions can provide a stable job with a middle class salary, however—due to a lack of opportunities, the cost of education, and the culture at tech companies—women and especially women of color have a difficult time obtaining these jobs. A series of initiatives are addressing this issue, providing comprehensive training, job placement, and affordable ways to pay for education.

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