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In Barcelona, a group of Roma people is fighting against poor representation in universities

Elena Ledda

May 16, 2022 |

Ereb |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Spain, Barcelona

Through admissions counseling, tutoring and fellowship, volunteer-based association CampusRom is helping get more Roma students into Spanish university classrooms — and stay there. In 2021, 75% of enrolled students passed their courses, many participants return as volunteers after finishing their studies, and the system has been adopted in other Spanish regions of the country as well.

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Flint pastor builds laundromat to help families experiencing hygiene poverty

Kate Stockrahm

May 15, 2022 |

Flint Beat |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

Programs that bring laundry services to schools, churches, and community centers drastically improve attendance. A lack of access to laundry services and products can lead to a number of issues such as school absenteeism, which can lead to decreased literacy rates, higher suspension rates, and a higher likelihood of dropping out.

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Improving Literacy Rates with Free Summer Books

Kayla Green Elle Jacobsson

April 18, 2022 |

Grady Newsource |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Books for Keeps works to increase the literacy rate of students by providing them with books to read during the summer when they aren’t at school. Since 2009, Books for Keeps has given away almost 800,000 books. A study by the nonprofit found that students gained almost 17% of a grade level more over the summer than students who didn't participate in Books for Keeps.

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A school created a homeless shelter in the gym and it paid off in the classroom

Gail Cornwall

March 17, 2022 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

The Stay Over Program allows families experiencing homelessness with children enrolled in the San Francisco Unified School District to use a high school gym as a shelter.

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The Nordic way to stop bullying

David Robson

March 13, 2022 |

BBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program strives to address bullying in school by analyzing the entire school ecosystem to create a culture that doesn’t tolerate negative behavior like bullying. The Program includes students, their families and school staff to guide the creation of bullying prevention efforts. The Program was tested in more than 200 schools in Pennsylvania and following the program, the schools reported 2,000 fewer cases of bullying over a two-year span.

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More youths are becoming home caregivers. Experts say they need more help and support

April Franklin

February 07, 2022 |

WXXI |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Palm Beach County, Florida

Programs like the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) advocate for and provide support to youth caregivers who are responsible for caring for sick, elderly, or adults with disabilities at home. AACY’s Youth Caregiver Project provides support in school and at home by offering customized services based on each student’s needs, including tutoring, counseling and even connections to food resources or school supplies. AACY serves about 600 students in 30 schools each year. Since the Youth Caregiver Project began in the late 1990s, about 2,000 youth have completed the program.

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COVID-19: Nigerian youth initiative leverages technology to provide low-income children access to education

Samuel Ajala

October 12, 2021 |

Social Voices |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Abuja

Digilearns is a learning intervention platform created to deliver learning materials to students across the country through the use of mobile phones and doesn’t require an internet connection, making education more accessible and affordable to students, particularly those from low-income families. Since launching in 2020, Digilearns has provided access to educational materials to more than 1,000 secondary school children.

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As CMSD returns to virtual school, Project ACT ensures the needs of homeless students are met

Sydney Kornegay

September 15, 2021 |

FreshWater Cleveland |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Project ACT provides support services to 1,000 Cleveland public school students experiencing homelessness or living with guardians other than their parents. Students are set up with a life skills coach who provides emotional and academic support to cope with traumatic life experiences. To ensure stability during COVID-19, Project ACT distributed hotspots and Chromebooks to all 1,000 children they work with. Life coach sessions transitioned to Zoom, where weekly online tutoring sessions were also hosted. Students could also receive gift cards, enrichment packets, school supplies, and hygiene items if needed.

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These Texas schools offer lessons on how to quickly catch up kids learning English during pandemic

Valeria Olivares Brayden Garcia

August 25, 2021 |

Dallas Morning News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Fort Worth, Texas

The International Newcomer Academy provides English language learning students with a learning environment where they can catch up on their language skills before moving on to regular campuses. Teachers at the academy are specifically trained to provide language support and teach in an understandable way through visuals, repetition, and communication.

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TikTok arrives at school

Jorge Napal

July 19, 2021 |

Noticias De Gipuzkoa |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain, Gipuzkoa

Educators are taking lessons in how to help students that are experiencing technology addictions. Teachers are given the tools to address behavioral addictions that stem from video and online games, apps, and social media. They’re also trained in how to identify and prevent cyber bullying.

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