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Being a new teacher is hard. Having a good mentor can help

Cory Turner

May 19, 2023 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chevak, Alaska

The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project connects new classroom teachers with retired educators who provide mentorship around lesson planning, grading, classroom management, and other challenges they face early in their careers. Research shows that new teachers who receive high-quality mentorship are more likely to stay in the field.

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A program helping parents navigate Arizona's education system as leaders and advocates for their kids

Beatriz Limón

May 18, 2023 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

The Parent Educator Academy provides training in Spanish and English to help Latino parents in Arizona navigate a complex education system and advocate for their children at school. The program is now in its fifth cohort and has served parents from more than 30 schools in three counties.

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School alert system gives students added layer of safety

Bella Guerrero Viktoria Kangas

May 17, 2023 |

The Oglethorpe Echo |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

The Oglethorpe County School System implemented a platform called Anonymous Alerts that allows students and parents to report issues such as bullying, safety concerns, and suspicious activity. The system has logged 66 submissions since it was launched in December.

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"Fear of another attack": This Nigerian initiative is encouraging displaced parents to re-enrol their children in school

Abdulwaheed Sofiullahi

May 11, 2023 |

Minority Africa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Sokoto

Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative works with families affected by violent conflict to help them get their children re-enrolled in school. The organization hosts informational events, sponsors costs for tuition and supplies, and advocates for students with local governments that handle enrollment.

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Virginia students learning strategies to avoid bad behavior, more suspensions

Jenna Zibton

May 10, 2023 |

WSLS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Lynchburg, Virginia

The Restorative Suspension Center provides a space for students facing suspension to work with staff to change their behavior. The Center provides mentoring and group sessions with their peers and also teaches coping skills to prevent those bad behaviors. Since starting the program, the Lynchburg City School District has seen an 86% decrease in discipline referrals.

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How a Colorado college is using rapid rehousing to help its students experiencing homelessness

Tracy Ross

May 07, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

Fort Lewis is the only Colorado college tackling the student homelessness crisis with a rapid rehousing program. The school’s basic needs administrator works with students experiencing homelessness to get them in temporary housing within 24 hours and permanent housing with financial assistance as quickly as possible.

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How can Costa Ricans read more if they don't have books?

Mónica Quesada Cordero

May 02, 2023 |

El Colectivo 506 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica

GUIARE, an organization that trains teachers in Costa Rica, began donating libraries to preschool classrooms in 2019. It has since connected more than 800 children with nearly 8,000 books and inspired schools to launch new reading-related programs and events.

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Temple University's successful grad student strike offers lessons for academic labor organizers

Vince Quiles

May 02, 2023 |

The Real News Network |

Video |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A 42-day strike coordinated by the Temple University Graduate Students’ Association resulted in a new contract that raised wages and eliminated the previous wage system among other improvements to the student workers’ benefits.

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How Knosk Secondary School Is Empowering Low Income Parents/Guardian To Break The Cycle Of Poverty

Modupeola Oyewale

April 30, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

The KNOSK secondary school is working to reduce the number of out-of-school youth in Nigeria by providing students with a quality education for a daily fee much lower than other school options. The school offers various payment plan options and gives the students uniforms, lunch, and sanitary products.

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Building the pathway to the middle class

Damaso Reyes

April 27, 2023 |

New York Amsterdam News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Career and Technical Education schools teach teens a mix of academic and technical requirements so they can choose to pursue a career in the trades industry upon graduation.

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