Nigerian Tribune
15 October 2020
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Ogun State, Nigeria
In Nigeria, non-profit organizations are helping to organize and deliver virtual journalism-related training to university students who can't attend classes as normal due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although some students have said that the organizations aren't always transparent about the price of the webinars, many have reported that their writing has improved and they have made connections with others.
http://breakingground.wamu.org/supporting-first-gen-students
Kavitha Cardoza
American University Radio (WAMU)
1 August 2014
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Today, the Posse Foundation selects 700 students from 10 cities and sends them in groups of 10 to colleges all over the country, creating networks of support to help them succeed. Most are low-income students of color and the first to go to college in their families.
http://www.pri.org/stories/2016-03-21/why-drumstick-means-progress-some-students-san-diego-school
Monica Campbell
Public Radio International (PRI)
21 March 2016
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Muslim high schoolers rallied with other students for a halal chicken lunch dish — and won. Students put up posters, and promoted the meal so it could remain a permanent halal option for muslim students, and the student population as a whole. The new option has provided students and staff with an opportunity to be more culturally inclusive, as well and try different types of meals. Now, the drumstick is a hit catching on elsewhere.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/16/upshot/a-national-admissions-office-for-low-income-strivers.html
David Leonhardt
The New York Times
16 September 2014
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Attending college is not always a given option for gifted teenagers from less-than-wealthy backgrounds. National organization QuestBridge creates a way for low-income and minority high-achieving students to go to their dream colleges free of cost.
http://nationswell.com/one-in-four-university-of-virginia-reform-campus-culture
Chris Peak
NationSwell
24 March 2016
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At the University of Virginia, the all-male peer education group One in Four works to create new standards surrounding sexual violence against women.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/education/edlife/international-students-find-the-american-dream-in-flint.html
Gordon Young
The New York Times
27 October 2015
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International students and the city of Flint, Michigan, have an imperfect but beneficial relationship. The city is a cheap and accommodating place for students to get their foot in the U.S., and the students bring their business; thus, boosting the desperate economy.
https://medium.com/bright/in-rwanda-building-a-university-in-a-box-a6202ff37aae
Wyatt Orme
Tik Root
Bright Magazine
4 May 2015
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Kepler University in Rwanda reduces the cost of a university education by hiring teachers based on their willingness to innovate — not necessarily their expertise — and by blending online and in-classroom learning. Students receive the equivalent of a college diploma and job training in order to facilitate a possible rise out of poverty.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/overcoming-povertys-damage-to-learning
David Bornstein
The New York Times
17 April 2015
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Turnaround for Children, an organization founded to address mental health issues and their repercussions in the classroom, focuses on preparing teachers and schools to structure classroom environments in a constructive way. They create opportunities for learning in rigorous ways with high expectations so that children thrive and are well cared for, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/improving-economic-diversity-at-the-better-colleges
Peg Tyre
The New York Times
5 February 2014
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Students with low-income that attend public schools can find themselves locked in a system that prevents them from getting into the best colleges, from being unable to afford tuition, to not having the ambition, to not knowing a school that would welcome them. Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA targets high-performing low-income students. The college provides outreach to high school students in poor communities, financial aid to low-income families, summer workshops, and on-site advising and academic support.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/23/in-flipped-classrooms-a-method-for-mastery
Tina Rosenberg
The New York Times
23 October 2013
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Students have challenges retaining information, staying motivated, and keeping up with the pace of their classes. In a flipped mastery class, teachers make video lectures for students to watch at home, and at school students work on projects and problem solving activities related to the topics for the day. Instead of struggling alone, the flipped mastery class enables students to creatively work together and set individual goals.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/investing-in-energy-efficiency-pays-off
David Bornstein
The New York Times
6 February 2015
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Retrofitting buildings for energy conservation in the United States could save $1 trillion over a decade, reduce American greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent, and create employment across the country. Many universities and other institutions are creating green investment funds to sustain projects that enhance efficiency.
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