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For Some Colleges, the Best Move Is to Merge

John Hanc

October 10, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States

Over 100 American colleges have merged since 2000. As more colleges look to this method to weather financial strains resulting from declining enrollments, some have navigated the transition better than others and offer lessons about bringing together two distinct faculties and cultures.

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Helping Low-Income Students Navigate College

Kyle Spencer

October 10, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A number of elite college prep programs are offering wraparound academic support to low-income students for up to eight years in an effort to replicate the built-in support provided by schools in wealthier districts.

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This Top Gifted and Talented School Is Integrated. Is It the Future?

Eliza Shapiro

October 10, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York

Amidst controversy over gifted programs in New York City, a school in Harlem believes it can offer an alternative model with an admissions policy that bakes in diversity. The school has designated almost half of the spots in its incoming kindergarten class to disadvantaged students, and “the parent-teacher association encourages local East Harlem parents to apply.” But these policies may not work for other gifted schools, who see the diversity of its student body drop lower and lower every year.

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‘I Am Fearless Again': New Veterans' Group Gives Women a Sense of Belonging

John Ismay

October 02, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Arlington, Virginia

After serving as as director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tara Galovski co-founded the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN), a group that runs workshops and group counseling tailored for women veterans. The group is especially helpful for veterans looking for people with a similar experience and background upon reentry into civilian life.

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A New Deal for Turkey's Homeless Dogs

Didem Tali

October 02, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Turkey, Istanbul

Thanks to increased awareness and public pressure, Turkey has shifted from culling street animals to catching, neutering, and vaccinating them. Following social media campaigns and the work of activists, Turkey's government has changed its policies. Today, instead of being poisoned, street dogs are treated and tagged by animal welfare teams funded by the state. The vaccinations help reduce the risk of diseases like rabies, while neutering the animals avoids the use of chemicals potentially harmful to humans.

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‘We Need Each Other': Seniors Are Drawn to New Housing Arrangements

Paula Span

September 27, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Arrangements like home-sharing, co-housing, and the village movement are often associate with younger crowds, but older Americans are exploring alternative housing arrangements as well as they aim to decrease the isolation that can come with aging, as well as high costs and limited options. However, it can be difficult to scale solutions that have worked and, even when expanded, these programs are still too small to solve the broader affordable housing crisis for seniors and the rest of the American population.

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It Takes a Teenager to Help a Teenager in Crisis

Catherine Cheney

September 24, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

Connecting to peers makes coping with emotional distress easier for youth. Youthline, a youth suicide crisis intervention service operated by Lines for Life puts those struggling in touch with volunteers their own age via call, text, or email. The youth volunteers are supervised by a clinician and are trained in SafeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).

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A New Wave of Caregivers: Men

Courtney E. Martin

September 18, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Albany, Minnesota

A shortage of caregivers throughout the U.S. has forced the industry to rethink how it's attracting workers, especially men. From simplifying applications to better targeted outreach, organizations are implementing new strategies that, so far, are working.

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At Colleges, What's Old Is New: Retirees Living on Campus

Anemona Hartocollis

September 10, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States

At Arizona State, retirees pay a fee to live on campus, take classes, and be a part of the college community. This setup offers a unique opportunity for intergenerational mixing and mentoring and a new revenue stream for institutions with declining enrollment.

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In a Tight Labor Market, a Disability May Not Be a Barrier

Ben Casselman

September 05, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Round Rock, Texas

With the assistance of a local non-profit partner, Dell Technologies created a program to recruit employees on the autism spectrum to tap into an under-utilized section of the labor pool. Dell Technologies reflects the national trend to open opportunities to individuals not targeted in current recruiting practices, including stay-at-home parents and retirees as well as people with disabilties.

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