Reading, writing and results in Binghamton classrooms

http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/education/2016/06/03/reading-writing-and-results/85222754

John R. Roby

Press & Sun-Bulletin

4 June 2016

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Literacy rates can be a problem, especially in low-income school districts. Amid a years-in-the-making revision of literacy instruction, the Binghamton school district is seeing a payoff.

Crowdfunding Clean Energy

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/crowd-funding-clean-energy

David Bornstein

The New York Times

6 March 2013

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In Oakland, a company created an online crowdfunding platform that allows users to earn interest by financing clean energy projects and gives people with good social intentions a direct line of action. Across the world, there is a growing movement toward people-powered clean energy.

Crowdsourcing a Better World

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/crowdsourcing-a-better-world

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

28 March 2011

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Americans often want to connect to a cause beyond writing a check. Crowdsourcing is creating new forms of philanthropy globally, giving donors more choice and a stronger connection to the projects they fund.

Ever Wonder Why Nobody Goes to Town Council Meetings? Meet the Folks Who Are Changing That.

http://nationswell.com/meet-folks-upgrading-civic-engagement

Rob Gurwitt

NationSwell

11 December 2013

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Very few people go to city council meetings. MindMixer, a tech startup company, increased civic participation in states across the U.S. with online platforms for city officials and the community to discuss ideas.

From Young Adult Book Fans to Wizards of Change

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/from-young-adult-book-fans-to-wizards-of-change

Courtney E. Martin

The New York Times

21 March 2012

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Global social and economic problems are difficult to change. However, fan-activism fuels the interests of fans of popular young adult fiction. Books such as Harry Potter and the Hunger Games have inspired activist groups that raise awareness of global hunger, reading, and relief supplies to impoverished nations, among others. Being a fan has served as a bridge to become politically active and solve the world’s problems.

Summer Reading: How to Shake Up the Status Quo

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/10/summer-reading-how-to-shake-up-the-status-quo

David Bornstein

The New York Times

10 July 2013

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Social innovation rarely comes from “eureka” moments; it’s much more deliberate - it’s something that can be studied and learned. A short summer reading list for anyone interested in shaking up the status quo.

It Takes a Library

http://ksfr.org/post/it-takes-library-solutions-journalism

Lucia Duncan

Santa Fe Public Radio (KSFR)

4 October 2016

Radio / 5-15 Minutes

In New Mexico, public libraries are funded by municipalities. That means, if you live in an unincorporated town, there’s no funding stream for a local public library. But, in northern New Mexico, residents in several towns have joined together to create independent libraries that have transformed their communities.

Legal Aid With a Digital Twist

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/opinion/legal-aid-with-a-digital-twist.html?_r=0

Tina Rosenberg

The New York Times

1 June 2016

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Software and apps are helping millions of Americans trying to solve civil problems on their own.

Smart idea: Dump your waste, get paid

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/smart-idea-dump-your-waste-get-paid/articleshow/58200663.cms

Mayank Manohar

The Times of India

16 April 2017

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In order to encourage people to properly dispose of their waste, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has installed smart vending machines for recyclable waste at Connaught Place and India Gate. In return for making the sustainable waste choice, users receive monetary rewards via e-wallet.

How Libraries are Boldly Innovating to Meet the Needs of Changing Communities

http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-libraries-are-boldly-innovating-to-meet-the-needs-of-changing-communities

Anna Pratt

Shareable

16 November 2016

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Libraries in the United States have traditionally been centers to consume information, offering users books in quiet isolation. However, a new movement across the country is transforming libraries by providing internet access, creating spaces to study and learn, and meet with members of the community. There has even been the creation of pop-up happy hour libraries at bars, and bike book deliveries to distribute free books. These new libraries are re-inventing how communities learn and demonstrating that even the oldest institutions are elastic to communities' needs.