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  • A New National Portrait Project Will Send 50 UK Artworks to the Cities and Towns That Gave Them Life

    July 25, 2018 |

    Artnet |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: England, London

    In order to share jewels of its collection as well as place artwork in locations tied to its content, the National Portrait Gallery has initiated a new project to loan work to museums around England. The piece selected to loan is one that the artist or the sitter has a specific relationship to the museum or the place where the work will reside.

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  • When prisoners own the store, everyone profits

    July 25, 2018 |

    Alaska Public Media |

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    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Seward, Alaska

    A unique setup at Spring Creek Correctional Institution means that inmates get to work at the prison’s store, and profits get reinvested into the prison. The arrangement benefits those who work at the store as well as those who have access to buy items. Having the chance to buy quality goods is a way to empower inmates, as well.

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  • In Rwanda, agricultural reforms boost food security and slash poverty

    July 25, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Rwanda

    Through a myriad of policies that help small farmers gain resources and training, as well as inheritance laws that empower women to inherit land they previously couldn't own, Rwanda is increasing food security and decreasing poverty. Although there has been success, critics say that it has come with a cost to human rights and fair elections.

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  • The School District Building Tiny Homes for Teachers

    July 25, 2018 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Vail, Arizona

    A rural school district in Arizona is building a village of tiny houses for its teachers, who cannot afford to live in the district because of low salaries and high home prices. The tiny houses are being built on district-owned land and teachers pay about $125/month for rent, utilities, and Internet, but critics argue that the houses don't solve the larger issue: that teachers are not paid enough to live there.

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  • A Gallery Of One's Own: How The Washington Women's Arts Center Created A Home For D.C.'s Creative Women

    July 25, 2018 |

    American University Radio (WAMU) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    The Washington Women’s Art Center, in operation from 1975 to 1987, was founded as a space to promote women artists away from the institutionalized misogyny of the art world. In addition to exhibitions, the Center also provided business classes and other educational opportunities regarding how to have an art career.

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  • In the Black Belt, a template for fixing failing sewage infrastructure

    July 25, 2018 |

    Southerly |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Alabama

    Improving sanitation and hygiene in rural communities requires coordinating experts and policy makers to find solutions that fit. In addition to coordinating research projects on alternative forms of sewage and wastewater management, the Equal Justice Initiative, the Alabama health department, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working to educate residents about sanitation and public health.

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  • Compassionate Mental Health Reform Began With Taking Off the Handcuffs

    July 25, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Virginia

    After a brutal incident led to a violent attack and the death of his son, Senator Creigh Deeds was determined to reform the mental health system in Virginia. The Deeds commission passed a series of reforms, among them a law that created a registry of open psychiatric beds, a transportation program so that people don’t have to be detained by police, and a program that offers housing for people with mental illness.

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  • Eight West Virginia counties called ‘bright spots' for health in Appalachia

    July 25, 2018 |

    West Virginia Metro News |

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    Response Location: United States, West Virginia

    In Appalachia, health officials are changing the way they look at regional health. Instead of focusing solely on problems, regional health reports are featuring counties that are positive examples—especially counties where community involvement in health issues is strong. By focusing on what’s working for these communities, they hope to spread a replicable model of solutions and empower residents.

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  • How opera found an open ear in South Africa's townships

    July 25, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Podcast |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: South Africa, Johannesburg

    Shirley Apthorp was inspired by Venezuela's El Sistema, a national system that provides impoverished kids access to music education. She wanted to do something similar with opera in South Africa, were the genre was once a privilege enjoyed by white people. So, Apthort created Unculo, an organization that aims to support social change through music.

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  • Why Restorative Justice Is About More Than Reducing Suspensions

    July 25, 2018 |

    KQED |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Restorative justice, an approach commonly associated with international conflict resolution, is being brought into schools to replace harsh discipline with conversations about harm caused and opportunities for students to repair that harm. So far, research shows that this approach helps students feel respected and can curb the use of out-of-school suspensions.

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