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  • The prison-to-college pipeline

    August 26, 2018 |

    Washington Monthly |

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    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    The "New Jersey-STEP" program enables inmates and formerly incarcerated individuals to use Pell Grant dollars towards a degree at several in-state schools. Unlike most other prison-to-college initiatives, STEP allows students to transfer credits earned during incarceration. And it's also a plus for universities - schools like Rutgers are benefiting from more tuition dollars at a time when many are experiencing decreasing enrollments.

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  • Can scientists save one of the world's favourite bananas?

    August 26, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Australia, Queensland

    The Cavendish banana is the preferred banana worldwide thanks to its size and being seedless. It's this latter trait, however, that has made it susceptible to disease. Currently under attack by a deadly fungus, one scientists has high hopes that genetics can help locate resistance genes and help save the fruit.

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  • The Architect: How One Texas Innovation Officer Is Designing His Schools to Ensure Integration

    August 25, 2018 |

    The 74 |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

    San Antonio Independent School District has adopted a new approach that allows low-income students to go to school out-of-district in order to level the academic playing field. By creating a map of the most in-need families and designing school admissions to allow for flexibility, administrators have been able to help students attend and excel in schools they otherwise wouldn't be able to access.

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  • Students are dropping out of college before even starting. Here's how educators are trying to stop the trend.

    August 25, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    A Harvard study found that, in Boston, 10 to 20 percent of college-bound high school graduates weren't actually ending up enrolling in college. Researchers think they might have found a partial solution to what is known as the "melt trend" - in this approach, mentors send text messages throughout the summer reminding students of upcoming financial aid and registration deadlines and offering general encouragement.

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  • The public education project that targets the 'taboo' subject of child sexual abuse in China

    August 25, 2018 |

    South China Morning Post |

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    Response Location: China

    Two young adults from Changshu, China are behind a growing movement to bring attention to and educate students and teachers on the silent subject of child sexual abuse in China. In addition to tackling the big picture, such as China's outdated abuse laws, activists are investing in local measures, hosting documentary screenings and teacher trainings.

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  • How the Smallest State is Defeating America's Biggest Addiction Crisis

    August 25, 2018 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States, Cranston, Rhode Island

    Inmates at Rhode Island prisons are given the option to participate in a program that provides doses of methadone or other medication to help them break free of opioid addictions, even after leaving prison. The medically-assisted treatment is part of a comprehensive plan to fight opioid addiction in Rhode Island and it's showing results, with 61% fewer fatalities from overdose for recently incarcerated people from last year.

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  • In a distressed part of Ohio, one way people are finding work – and purpose

    August 24, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Youngstown, Ohio

    Flying High is a nonprofit that helps people find new jobs and purpose, especially those fighting opioid addiction. Rather than simply focusing on the healthcare solution, this program also provides job training, with 89% of participants completing the training program and 80% retaining jobs. In Youngstown, a city that has faced severe economic challenges, the chance for a sustainable job and income is offering people hope.

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  • Portland wanted to shelter every homeless family. The plan backfired, but it offers lessons for Seattle.

    August 24, 2018 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Portland, Oregon embraced the idea of not turning anyone away from homeless shelters a couple of years ago, but the well-meaning approach quickly ballooned in costs and ultimately was unable to fulfill its promise. However, the failure provides lessons for other cities considering similar initiatives - particularly, which kind of restraints and supports must exist to make "housing as a human right" more than just a slogan.

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  • This app enlists friends and family to help fight opioid addiction

    August 24, 2018 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States

    Most apps aimed at helping opioid addiction have no science behind them, but ResQ was developed by a neurobiologist and psychologist to help users avoid relapse. The app provides support when treatment falls short by linking the user with friends and allies who can interact with their progress, much like a social media platform. The app keeps real-time data about treatment, which can be monitored by counselors.

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  • Global initiatives focus on child-friendly spaces

    August 24, 2018 |

    Business Day |

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    Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

    Some urban planners argue that urban spaces should be designed around children because that makes a livable, walkable space for everyone, and also contributes to healthy early brain development. Several initiatives are underway in and around Johannesburg, South Africa to redesign public spaces and make them more welcoming. At least one community group is working with children, teenagers and people who work with children to identify places that could be improved for better child protection.

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