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Un programa de ASU está abordando la brecha de diversidad y la retención de maestros en la fuerza laboral educativa de Arizona

Beatriz Limón

March 31, 2023 |

Arizona Luminaria |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arizona

Los nuevos programas educativos multilingües y multiculturales como el de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona (ASU) ayudan a preparar a los futuros maestros para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes latinos y disminuir la crisis de retención de maestros en el estado.

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How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?

Shalu Mehta

March 30, 2023 |

The Discourse |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

Sexual orientation and gender identities 123 or SOGI 123 is an optional resource educators can use to provide grade-level appropriate materials that help create safe, inclusive learning environments for students. All 60 school districts in the province are part of the SOGI 123 Educator Network, which allows educators to work together to design programs that foster inclusion in schools. Schools that integrate SOGI 123 have seen a positive impact on students’ mental health, as well as their sense of belonging and willingness to engage.

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Detroit's WSU makes it easier for former students to return, finish degree

Mark Richardson

March 30, 2023 |

Detroit Metro Times |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University’s Warrior Way Back program allows former students who left college without a diploma to re-enroll and have up to $4,000 of their student debt forgiven.

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Making life meaningful for the physically challenged

Tolulope Ojo Florence Akintola

March 30, 2023 |

Diamond 88.5FM |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

The School of Special Needs ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education by making attending school more accessible. Students who attend the school have their fees paid for and are also provided with helpful resources like guiding canes and special typewriters for those with vision impairments.

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How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

Sunday Oko Onyinye Oranezi

March 27, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

PLAN International is a global organization that works to increase the rights and access to gender-responsive, adolescent-friendly, and inclusive menstrual health management. The organization set up Pad Banks in schools and has also partnered with local advocacy groups to train and educate young women and girls on menstrual health and hygiene, all in hopes to address stigma, misinformation, and period poverty.

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Creating an inclusive fitness community through adaptive training

Nicholas Wire

March 27, 2023 |

el Don |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana College is developing a program that provides opportunities for the physical and social growth of adaptive students. The program trains student aides on how to help those with disabilities and also provides a class for students with disabilities to train with adaptive equipment. On top of improving equal access, the program also strives to provide opportunities for networking between students and aides. Within two years, the program has grown from a four-person class to a full class of 25 students.

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With a support fund, CATAI is addressing the barriers to girl child education in Adamawa

Yahuza Abdulkadir

March 23, 2023 |

BONews |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Adamawa

The Centre for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative oversees the Educate A Girl project, which advocates for increased funding for public schooling and distributes radio dramas that discuss gender barriers to education for girls.

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A US based company is helping minority groups across over to the Tech Industry

Funke Abiloye

March 21, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

A U.S.-based nonprofit is providing access to online IT training courses at an affordable cost to allow those who are interested to learn skills in the IT field, thus helping them get jobs. The nonprofit also helps address barriers those in Nigeria face, like lack of internet access and necessary tools like laptops.

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Is Maryland's community schools investment paying off?

Hallie Miller Kristen Griffith

March 21, 2023 |

The Baltimore Banner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, South Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland allocates extra funding to community schools, which are designed to provide social services and resources such as family centers, clothing closets, mentorship programs, and community partnerships. In one community high school, the addition of resources for teen parents has helped lower absences and increase college-admission rates.

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The Menstrual Room Keeping Rwandan Girls in School

Germain Nsanzimana

March 21, 2023 |

The Chronicles |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Rwanda

Since 2012, the government has required schools from primary to university to create a Girl’s Room, stocked with pads, pain medicine, a bed, soap and water for girls to seek refuge in during their menstrual cycles, in an effort to address the issue of period poverty. By the end of 2021, 2,046 primary schools across the country had established a room for girls, representing 55.4% of all primary schools in the country. Schools with a Girl’s Room have also reported reduced rates of absenteeism and dropouts.

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