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  • Canada's Successful Drive to Educate Its Indigenous Students

    November 23, 2016 |

    The Atlantic |

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    Response Location: Canada

    In Canada, just under ten percent of indigenous adults hold university degrees. Canadian universities are working to make college campuses more welcoming to indigenous communities that have historically been subject to forced and often abusive assimilation in the name of "education." Administrators are incorporating indigenous-focused courses into the curriculum, adding an admissions counselor for indigenous applicants, and creating cultural centers for indigenous students. While many barriers remain, one university has seen a 40% increase in indigenous enrollment since implementing changes in 2011.

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  • Could this 12-year, unconditional mentors program help Detroit's kids?

    November 23, 2016 |

    Detroit Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Friends of the Children is an organization in Portland that pairs kindergarteners from poor and chaotic families with mentors, who commit to being with them for 12 years. Through attention and consistency mentors are helping to keep these at risk children from dropping out of school, becoming a young parent or getting in trouble with the law.

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  • How do you prepare for the next job? Go back to school...often

    November 23, 2016 |

    WHYY |

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    Response Location: United States, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

    The Pennsylvania College of Technology is preparing the workforce - and not just undergrad or graduate students - for dynamic and evolving industries through a "stackable credential" model. Built like a Lego pyramid, the program moves from foundational skills, such as applied mathematics, to industry certifications, and on to advanced degrees in a more accessible format to students who are already working full time and/or raising a family and need flexibility.

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  • Kenya's Women Farmers Get Business Boost From Weather Texts

    November 23, 2016 |

    News Deeply |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Makueni

    When unexpected weather patterns began affecting crops in Kenya, the Government of the Makueni region provided a group of local leaders with weather information, through text messages, to distribute to the community to assist in food crop planning.

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  • How Nashville is training a new generation of local leaders from its immigrant communities

    November 22, 2016 |

    Citiscope |

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    Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

    A changing demographic can create barriers between government and new residents. Nashville is tackling that with a program that teaches immigrant leaders what the city has to offer.

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  • "Restoration Economy" Strives to Protect Pollinators, Create Jobs

    November 21, 2016 |

    Scientific American |

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    Response Location: United States, Patagonia, Arizona

    Threatened wildlife co-exists with poverty stricken communities who inhabit the Arizona-Mexico border region. Borderlands Restoration's conservation scientists are hoping to alleviate poverty while repairing the local environment by providing jobs that help preserve and renew the environment.

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  • Santa Fe couple helps Homewise create solar power loan fund

    November 21, 2016 |

    The Santa Fe New Mexican |

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    Response Location: United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico

    For low- and moderate-income families in Santa Fe, home solar-voltaic systems can be an attractive but hard-to-finance idea. A local couple is partnering with Homewise to offer loans to homeowners interested in installing these systems. So far, Ann Alexander and Richard Khanlian’s $500,000 pledge has helped 19 homeowners get solar energy projects off the ground.

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  • The Art of the Protest

    November 21, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    With a major political party taking over the presidency, most governorships, Congress, and state legislatures, the minority party can feel powerless. However, there are effective ways to organize protests including using humor, acting locally, and intense planning strategies.

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  • Canada moves ahead on carbon taxes, leaving the U.S. behind

    November 21, 2016 |

    MIT Technology Review |

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    Response Location: Canada

    The United States has refused to institute a carbon tax, but Canada has agreed to a carbon tax in all provinces by 2018. The carbon tax has received support across party lines, however, some elections remain to see if the carbon tax favoring candidates are elected.

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  • How to House Us All: A Tyee Reader

    November 21, 2016 |

    The Tyee |

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    Response Location: Canada, Ottawa

    Throughout Canada, the available housing is insufficient to meet the needs of its residents: many homes are too expensive, unsafe, or unavailable. To address this problem, the Canadian government has sought feedback from citizens in the “Let’s Talk Housing” program. The feedback has shown many excellent models for progress, including tiny homes, partnerships with faith groups, and creative transit use. The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association is also supporting Ottawa in making more affordable housing possible.

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