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  • WA schools want more students to be bilingual; is that goal possible?

    Dual-language programs, which offer instruction in both English and a second language for subjects such as science, math, and social studies, improve English acquisition while allowing multilingual students to stay connected to their culture. In one Washington school district, most dual-language students outperformed non-dual-language students on state language arts exams.

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  • Los propietarios de viviendas de West Dallas no podían acceder a los fondos municipales para repararlas, así que el Ayuntamiento eliminó la barrera

    Cuando el Ayuntamiento de West Dallas renunció a un requisito problematico para solicitar al Programa de Rehabilitación Específicamente de West Dallas (una iniciativa de revitalización de los barrios de la ciudad destinada a proporcionar ayuda financiera para la reparación de viviendas), muchos de los propietarios originalmente rechazados regresaron a solicitar fondos y finalmente pudieron acceder ayuda para reparar sus casas.

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  • "We speak the language of military loss": How TAPS Ukraine cares for families of fallen heroes

    Since 2018, the TAPS Ukraine branch has been helping to connect families experiencing the death of a loved one in the military. The organization has held hundreds of events to help people learn how to live with loss and currently has a group of 60 specialists trained to provide psychological support to those who are grieving.

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  • Jela's Development Initiatives: Promoting Inclusiveness in Mental Health Interventions

    Jela’s Development Initiatives provides mental health support services through counseling sessions to help people with disabilities identify the causes of depression and resources to care for their mental wellbeing. One of their mental health initiative, Unburden, allows individuals access to free monthly group therapy sessions, experts, and a safe, judgment-free space where they can talk about what’s bothering them and work toward finding possible solutions.

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  • Born during COVID lockdown, initiative sparks success in math among students who previously failed repeatedly

    Esomnofu Online Math is a nonprofit that helps students in Nigeria better understand mathematics for free by posting videos explaining the subject on social media.

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  • Prof's slaying, other stressors spike U of A mental-health-care demand

    As the number of students seeking mental health support increased, the University of Arizona’s Counseling and Psych Services increased the number of students it’s able to see — up to about 1,500 students a month — as well as the number of staff — from about 40 people in 2019 to 70. This staffing increase makes it easier for more students to access care. The center also provides options for students who struggle with the cost of mental health services.

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  • Hospital and a home: Uganda shelters offer a lifeline to cancer patients

    The Uganda Cancer Institute placed a tent and mattresses outside of their Kampala hospital as a free shelter for cancer patients and their families. Before the shelter, patients who could not afford transportation to and from hospital visits were sleeping outside in the elements which reduced their chances of recovery.

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  • Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief

    Survivors of gangs and gun violence, April Roby-Bell, Terra Jenkins, and Larita Rice-Barnes work to support people in the community grieving loved ones lost due to gun violence. They have formed nonprofits like the Metro East Organizing Coalition, and churches like the Restoration Outreach Center and host rallies and help organize funerals for families in need.

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  • How SMART Project Addressed Water Challenge in Onire Are Ago Community

    In rural areas where access to clean water is scarce and leads to increased waterborne illnesses, Smart Project is expanding safe water access by building wells in the community. The organization also provided the 30 households in the community with a 10-liter keg of water for cleaning, bathing, and washing dishes to prevent people from having to travel long distances to reach fresh water.

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  • Chicago Experiments with Crisis Response Units, Grapples With Dilemma: Include Police or Not

    The Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team aims to help people experiencing mental health crises without resorting to force or arrests. The CARE team is a three-person model including a paramedic, clinician, and police officer. Since September 2021, the team has responded to calls about 440 times, none of which have included force or arrests.

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