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When the Whole Family Goes to Pre-K

Julekya Lantigua-Williams

March 07, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

A meaningful pre-kindergarten experience is increasingly seen as a critical part of a child’s education, and parents are expected to play a much more significant role - however, poorer families must first overcome powerful hurdles to be more present in their children’s education. San Antonio schools provide counseling, parental guidance and professional development to parents of schoolchildren in an effort to help them help their kids.

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The Math Revolution

Peg Tyre

March 01, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The number of American teens who excel at advanced math has surged, as new programs cater directly to the uppermost echelon of math students, training them for international competitions.

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The Troubled City of San Bernardino Works to Save Its Library

Deborah Fallows

February 16, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, San Bernardino, California

In the aftermath of the 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, the city relies on the public library as a grounding location that welcomes all. Though the library has seen drastic cuts in funding and staff, it invests in community ties and volunteer relationships to make sure the city has a welcoming place with adequate resources and an environment that fosters acceptance and curiosity.

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How to Teach Kids Empathy Through Dance

Audrey Cleo Yap

January 22, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Dancing promotes strong social-emotional development. In areas of Los Angeles where arts education has disappeared due to cuts in school funding, a New York-based non-profit organization has stepped in to teach kids to dance. The program, launched in Los Angeles County, brings dance to socio-economically disadvantaged students, growing to include hundreds of middle school and high school students. Cognitive benefits for students go beyond improved respect, teamwork, and cooperative skills observed in the classroom; dancing provides a therapeutic outlet for children in difficult circumstances.

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The Importance of High-School Mentors

Alyza Sebenius

January 13, 2016 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

When it comes to helping young people succeed, education experts and nonprofits are embracing the idea that a broad web of formal and informal role models is key.

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Nashville's Case for Progressive Immigration Policy

Matt Vasilogambros

November 18, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

The southern United States may not seem like the most welcoming place for new immigrants and refugees. But the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition and the Welcoming Tennessee Initiative are just a few programs in Nashville designed to transform the city into one that warmly welcomes immigrants.

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How Creative Expression Can Help Kids With Autism

Nadine Ajaka

October 27, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Reading, Pennsylvania

The therapists at the Autism Society of Berks County use art and creativity as a way to help kids with autism. Students participate in a class where their illustrations are animated. “The way to unlock any child's brain, autism or no autism, is through using creative expression of some form," says the therapist Maude Leroux.”

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Teachers Wanted: Passion a Must, Patience Required, Pay Negligible

Lillian Mongeau

September 09, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Across the country, an improving economy has pulled teachers and potential teachers away from the profession, creating a growing national shortage. Leaders at Elmhurst Community Prep managed not only to completely staff the school by early June, but to avoid taking on anyone who was not fully certified.

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When Reality TV Involves Vaccinating a Goat and Pulling Weeds

Jillian Kumagai

September 05, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tanzania

Not all reality shows focus on the lives of the rich and famous. Female Food Heroes, is a Tanzanian reality show in which female farmers compete against each other for a grand prize. Ultimately, it’s not just about the money, the show aims to empower farmers and alter sexist attitudes.

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What Happens When Mindfulness Enters Schools

Lauren Cassani Davis

August 31, 2015 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Teachers are introducing mindfulness to their lesson plans, trusting preliminary evidence that the practice is good for mental health, and especially for the most at-risk students. Mindfulness and other similar initiatives have been implemented at schools across the globe, but there is some skepticism about the results.

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