Citywide data partnership offers new ways to serve students
https://hechingerreport.org/citywide-data-partnership-offers-new-ways-to-serve-students?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Tara Garcia Mathewson
The Hechinger Report
14 March 2019
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The Kansas City school district and a group of local nonprofits are implementing a new software management system that will allow partners to access student data from a range of sources. The data-sharing agreement will paint a more holistic picture of students and, in the future, allow teachers and others to make informed interventions when appropriate.
How pinwheels and Play-Doh could address post-tornado trauma in Lee County
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/solutions-journalism/2019/03/14/how-pinwheels-and-play-doh-could-help-post-tornado-trauma-lee-county/3153349002?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Andrew Yawn
The Montgomery Advertiser
14 March 2019
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Comfort kits provide children with a therapeutic outlet during times of disaster recovery. With disaster relief often centered on adult needs, the kits of Play-Doh, books and various toys distributed in the aftermath of tornado damage in Lee County, Alabama, specifically address stressors borne by the youngest members of families.
Denmark's "sex week" helps kids navigate their sexuality
https://apolitical.co/solution_article/denmarks-sex-week-helps-kids-navigate-their-sexuality?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Edward Siddons
Apolitical
13 March 2019
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Every year, the sixth week of classes in Denmark is dedicated to sex education. Over 20,000 teachers and 400,000 students participate in programming that goes beyond the basics to challenge participants to analyze gender norms, sexual rights, and laws in other countries related to sex.
Schools Find a New Way to Combat Student Absences: Washing Machines
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/us/schools-laundry-rooms.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Emily S. Rueb
The New York Times
13 March 2019
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Schools have found that, among other deterrents, dirty clothes are one reason students skip school. Some, serving predominantly low-income populations, have now installed washing machines within their buildings, offering students free laundry services during the school day.
Tennessee's Achievement School District is trying to cut its suspension rate
https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2019/03/12/as-tennessees-turnaround-district-tries-to-reduce-suspensions-heres-how-one-school-is-rethinking-discipline?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Caroline Bauman
Chalkbeat
12 March 2019
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A Memphis charter middle school requires teachers to complete professional development courses on restorative justice practices and the impact of trauma and poverty on student behavior. This year, the school has halved the number of suspensions.
The Viral Hashtag That's Getting People to Clean Up Garbage
https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/03/trashtag-litter-clean-up-parks-climate-change-instagram/584545?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Linda Poon
CityLab
11 March 2019
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Viral social media trends can be harnessed for social and environmental good. A social media#trashtag challenge that spread from Reddit to Instagram draws upon the satisfying nature of a before-and-after meme. People all over the world who participated in #trashtag challenge went out and beautified green spaces. They then posted photos of themselves surrounded by the trash bags they had collected.
Does Baltimore Need a Crime-Tracking App?
https://www.citylab.com/equity/2019/03/local-crime-app-citizen-police-911-calls-baltimore-data/583576?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Sarah Holder
CityLab
11 March 2019
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Citizen, a crime-tracking app that first made an appearance in New York and California, has launched in Baltimore, Maryland, a city with a crime rate that has skyrocketed in recent years. Alerting community members to crime happening at specific locations via curation by city safety officials, the app aims to help people feel more informed and safer while complementing more traditional emergency services.
Be a sport: games coaches teach boys how to be better men
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/08/be-a-sport-games-coaches-teach-boys-how-to-be-better-men?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Tricia Taormina
The Guardian
8 March 2019
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Coaches and players around the world are using sports to teach boys about masculinity and the importance of integrity, both on and off the field. From cricket in India to rugby in Fiji, games are used as a foundation for teaching important life lessons and values. As a result, young men participating in these programs have been found less likely to show aggression and more likely to believe abuse against women is wrong.
Utah routinely implements Title IX changes to ensure student safety
https://tucson.com/news/local/utah-routinely-implements-title-ix-changes-to-ensure-student-safety/article_8a9d89d6-4060-11e9-ab81-f3ab7aec8557.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Caitlin Schmidt
Arizona Daily Star
8 March 2019
Multi-Media / 1500-3000 Words
Amid the nationwide discussion surrounding gender non-discrimination and sexual misconduct at American universities, the University of Utah has taken a proactive approach to realign its Title IX policies. In addition to reviewing the policies of its Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX and Center for Student Wellness, the university has increased resources and centralized information about sexual misconduct reporting.
Oregon's unique Title IX reporting policy gives autonomy to students
https://tucson.com/news/local/oregon-s-unique-title-ix-reporting-policy-gives-autonomy-to/article_e47e582a-4058-11e9-9489-23f17e7dd88b.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Caitlin Schmidt
Arizona Daily Star
8 March 2019
Multi-Media / 1500-3000 Words
Confidential points of contact allow victims to reach out about Title IX violations and sexual assault on their own terms. Following multiple incidents involving members of its basketball team, the University of Oregon has reconfigured the way its Title IX programs function. New policies that allow victims to control when an incident is reported. The broader Title IX program strives to define expectations and set norms surrounding sexuality and consent through educational programs, digital resources, a hotline, and designated confidential points of contacts.
Baylor officials open up about extensive Title IX reform
https://tucson.com/news/local/online-baylor-university-officials-open-up-about-extensive-title-ix/article_957ad472-3f97-11e9-b0a9-eb1124c7d197.html?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Caitlin Schmidt
Arizona Daily Star
8 March 2019
Multi-Media / 1500-3000 Words
In the aftermath of multiple sexual assault incidents, Baylor University has moved toward turning what was once a culture of avoidance into a culture of accountability. The university has increased the staff, funding, and resources devoted to its Title IX office, including a new website for students to report incidents. Furthermore, the university promotes ongoing education and awareness among both its students and athletes with programs that promote healthy relationships.
A different kind of court: How a Miami judge pioneered a new way of handling minor human trafficking cases
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/solutions-journalism/2019/03/07/how-miami-judge-pioneered-new-way-handling-minor-human-trafficking/3054674002?utm_source=Solutions+Story+Tracker
Rikha Sharma Rani
The Montgomery Advertiser
7 March 2019
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Human trafficking has become an increasingly prevalent problem, especially in states such as Florida that host a large tourist population. To better serve the victims, Miami-Dade County has created a trauma-focused court that directs adolescents to support services rather than prostitution charges.
