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  • California college grows clean energy program amid geothermal interest

    May 22, 2025 |

    Canary Media |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    Mendocino County is responding to local socioeconomic challenges by expanding coordinated education and workforce development programs in sustainable construction and clean energy, preparing residents for anticipated geothermal energy jobs.

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  • More schools are adopting a 4-day school week. One Montana town tried to fight it

    May 21, 2025 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States, Montana

    Since 2005, some Montana school districts have opted to shift to a four-day school week in hopes that the schedule may attract teachers and help fill longstanding vacancies. However, a state-commissioned study showed that students who attended school four days a week performed worse than those with a five-day schedule, with proficiency in both reading and math lagging behind their peers, and administrative costs also rose.

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  • Renewable energy industry powers new job growth in SD

    May 19, 2025 |

    South Dakota News Watch |

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    Response Location: United States, South Dakota

    South Dakota technical colleges partner closely with the renewable energy industry through specialized academic programs, responsive curriculum changes, and targeted scholarships, effectively addressing workforce shortages, achieving high-paying job placements, and catalyzing local economic growth.

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  • La casa agobia y nadie agradece

    May 18, 2025 |

    El Turbión |

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    Response Location: Colombia, Bogotá

    El Sistema Distrital de Cuidado de Bogotá, implementado desde 2020 con sus 25 Manzanas del Cuidado como estrategia central, es un modelo pionero en América Latina por reconocer el trabajo no remunerado. Ha logrado transformar la vida de mujeres cuidadoras ofreciéndoles espacios gratuitos de formación, apoyo psicojurídico y desarrollo personal que les han permitido retomar estudios, fortalecer su autoestima y acceder a redes de apoyo. Puedes leer este artículo en inglés aquí: https://solu.news/wiva

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  • The Huddle brings community members together to fight toward food security on campus

    May 16, 2025 |

    Hilltop Views |

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    Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

    The Monarch Food Pantry and The Huddle help combat food insecurity by ensuring college students have consistent access to food. About 1,100 to 1,900 people come to the pantry each month, and it’s available 24/7 to anyone with a university ID.

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  • Schools are digging underground for their heat — and saving money

    May 12, 2025 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States

    Schools across the U.S. are implementing geothermal heating and cooling systems, significantly lowering energy bills, cutting reliance on fossil fuels, and freeing up funds for campus improvements and teacher salaries—though ongoing success hinges heavily on federal clean energy tax incentives.

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  • AmeriCorps workers are doing good all over Colorado. Why is DOGE cutting its funding?

    May 11, 2025 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado

    The Mile High Youth Corps, part of the AmeriCorps program, allows participants to earn a GED while completing service-related positions in construction trades and health care, helping to provide essential services for the community while also preparing them for future careers. In 2023, 192 members completed the program and 161 went on to find jobs, but the program’s future is threatened by federal cuts to funding that supports AmeriCorps.

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  • Backlash over anti-trans rhetoric brings new energy to NYC's parent council elections

    May 09, 2025 |

    Chalkbeat New York |

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    Response Location: United States, Bronx, New York

    In response to growing political polarization and controversial policies on local NYC school councils, grassroots community groups such as "the Aunties" have mobilized parent engagement through organized protests, canvassing and digital activism. Their efforts have notably raised community awareness, significantly increased parent participation at public council meetings, and compelled influential groups to reconsider key candidate endorsements.

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  • Providing Disabled Students With Skills and Support for Finding Work

    May 06, 2025 |

    Governing |

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    Response Location: United States, Utah

    Pre-employment transition services are designed to support high school students with documented disabilities by helping them explore potential careers, gain valuable work experience, and develop crucial life skills they’ll need to succeed in the workplace. For one student in Utah, participating in the program helped him secure a job on the path to becoming a mechanic after graduation.

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  • From privilege to subjectivity: reflecting on masculinities to improve gender equity

    May 05, 2025 |

    El Colectivo 506 |

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    Response Location: Brazil

    Program H is a group educational methodology that works with young men through participatory workshops, role-playing, and debates to reflect on toxic masculinities and promote more equitable attitudes toward gender. It has been implemented in more than 30 countries since 2002, successfully facilitated by males who act as gender equity role models. This story is available in Spanish here: https://solu.news/24kd

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