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MATC program helps children of incarcerated parents graduate

Gina Barton

April 04, 2016 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Right Path program aims to help break the cycle of poverty and criminality. It covers tuition and course materials for students as well as providing stipends.

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Half of This School's Students Are Homeless or in Foster Care. 82% Go to College.

Peter Slattery

March 28, 2016 |

Daily Beast |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Broome Street Academy uses a data-driven, mentoring, and community schooling approach to get over 80 percent of its student population, half of whom are homeless, into college. Broome distances itself from the typical charter school model - funding comes from independent fundraising, the state of New York, and a local nonprofit that doubles as the provider of free health services to students.

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Why a drumstick means progress for some students at this San Diego school

Monica Campbell

March 21, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

Muslim high schoolers rallied with other students for a halal chicken lunch dish — and won. Students put up posters, and promoted the meal so it could remain a permanent halal option for muslim students, and the student population as a whole. The new option has provided students and staff with an opportunity to be more culturally inclusive, as well and try different types of meals. Now, the drumstick is a hit catching on elsewhere.

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The Resurrection of St. Benedict's

Scott Pelley

March 20, 2016 |

60 Minutes |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Newark, New Jersey

Once a white Catholic all-male private school, St. Benedict's Prep now educates predominantly low-income black and Hispanic students. At St. Benedict's, students hold leadership positions, receive trauma-informed counseling, and live by the motto "Whatever hurts my brother hurts me." Headmaster Edwin Leahy says the school "has the same structure as a gang except you can only be in one gang. You can only be in ours." St. Benedict's, which struggled to gain its footing in the 1960s following white flight, boasts a higher retention and graduation rate than many other Newark schools.

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How a Tapestry of Care Helps Teens Succeed

David Bornstein

March 15, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A program in Baltimore bring youths together with volunteer second “families” to help guide them through turbulent times.

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Live From Woodburn High

Dave Miller

March 09, 2016 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Woodburn, Oregon

The four academies that make up Woodburn High have exceeded the Oregon state average by double digits for two years in a row, despite high poverty rates. What's driving the school's success?

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Here's What Happens When Child Brides Go to School

Priti Salian

March 08, 2016 |

GOOD Magazine |

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Response Location: India, Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, India, the literacy rate of women stands at 53%, which falls far below the country's rate of 74%, the low literacy rate is also believed to be a likely contributor to the high rate of child brides in the state. The Veerni Project started as a way to give girls the opportunity to continue their education through and past high school, by providing safe, clean room and board, meals and empowering its students and graduates to be agents of change.

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For Vulnerable Teenagers, a Web of Support

David Bornstein

March 08, 2016 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A remarkable nonprofit in Baltimore sends teams of volunteers to give overwhelmed youths unconditional help and guidance that cannot be withdrawn.

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Without support, Minnesota students left behind at graduation

Laura Yuen Brandt Williams

March 07, 2016 |

Minnesota Public Radio |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

Minnesota's students of color graduate at rates lower than their counterparts in nearly every state. A lack of spending on student support statewide may have something to do with it.

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How Can the College Application Process Be Improved?

Holly Korbey

March 07, 2016 |

KQED |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

To help fix the hyper-competitive college application process, a coalition of universities are trying to develop a more equitable process. The coalition has developed a set of tools for students including a free app that helps provide straight-forward information about the application process to more than 600 colleges and universities, a "collaboration platform" where students can share their application materials and receive feedback from mentors or coaches, as well as virtual storage for students to save documents and work pertinent to their college application.

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