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It takes a school, and a community, to save this rare Philippine hornbill

Leilani Chavez

November 28, 2019 |

Mongabay |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Philippines, Sebaste, Antique

In order to protect the endangered rufous-headed hornbill, endemic to the islands of Antique and Negros in the Philippines, an organization has teamed up with local schools to extend its conservation efforts. Each school has used varying methods like morning announcements, mural-painting, and even putting on theater plays to raise awareness, all with the hope that students develop an appreciation for the species that aids in its survival.

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At This Boston School, Friendships Lift More Students to Graduation Day

Ally Donnelly Jim Haddadin

November 27, 2019 |

WBTS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Public Schools is embracing an approach called Building Assets, Reducing Risks that has proven successful in other U.S. school districts. In BARR, teams of teachers compare notes on students to ensure they are on the right track: "BARR doesn't rely on one superstar teacher to notice a kid in trouble. From the science teacher to the school counselor, they all take a seat at the table."

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After two suicides in six weeks, Greenfield students and parents demand more help for bullied students

Rory Linnane

November 26, 2019 |

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In the wake of two consecutive Greenfield High School student suicides, what can the Milwaukee-based school district learn from other initiatives across Wisconsin? Schools in Northeast Wisconsin work with the Sources of Strength program, a peer-led and student focused initiative. In the Southeast portion of the state, REDgen connects students with others who have gone through similar challenges and obstacles, and at Friends-Adams High School, students are trained to intervene when they see bullying taking place, or notice changes on a peer's mental health state.

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Med school free rides and loan repayments — California tries to boost its dwindling doctor supply

Elizabeth Aguilera

November 26, 2019 |

CalMatters |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

To counter a growing concern around doctor shortages, California has implemented a series of measures that aim to keep more doctors in the state, especially focusing on rural areas where they are most needed. From loan repayment plans to expansion and creation of new training programs, the state has already begun to see success in doctor recruitment and retention.

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Round Rock ISD credits threat screening technology with saving student lives

Tom Miller

November 25, 2019 |

KXAN-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Illinois

A company called Gaggle works with school districts to screen their software and electronics for messages and text that are cause for concern – including threats against others, sexual content, or mentions of suicide and self-harm. In 2018, they identified over 700 students in danger of self-harm and alerted their biggest client, Texas’ Round Rock Independent School District, to nearly 9,000 potential dangers.

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How one country with close parallels to the United States has made college free

Jon Marcus

November 25, 2019 |

The Hechinger Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Chile, Santiago

Chile now offers college tuition-free and may have important insights and lessons for free college proposals in the United States. Part of the country's national program includes "gratuidad," which covers economically challenged university students' full tuition, but only for a limited amount of time. "The government has found that Chileans who get free tuition are also slightly less likely to drop out than their classmates who don’t."

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Ed tech can transform physical education classes, too

Tara Garcia Mathewson

November 21, 2019 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Where does technology fit into a gym class? One physical education teacher uses an online platform to let students track their fitness progress throughout the semester and ensure that all students stay engaged throughout class periods when gym space is limited.

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A new 'Sesame Street' show in Arabic aims to help refugee children

Alaa Elassar

November 20, 2019 |

CNN |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Syria

Sesame Workshop and the International Rescue Committee created a special show for displaced Syrian children conducted entirely in Arabic. The show teaches children lessons like counting and the alphabet, but it also teaches them emotional coping skills, which is very important for refugee children. The show is accompanied by trained early childhood development facilitators who visit homes and interact with the children playing games or reading books.

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After years of academic struggles, Durham schools celebrate new success

Kelly Hinchcliffe

November 19, 2019 |

WRAL-TV |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

In the past few years, Durham's public schools have made significant strides, backed by a new superintendent intent on getting teachers and the whole community to buy into his plan. Frequent teacher evaluations, new hires, and marked efforts to change outside views of the school are at the heart of the plan.

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Older Coloradans are working longer and demanding an updated set of tech skills

Tamara Chuang

November 19, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Lowry, Colorado

Older populations in Colorado want more out of the available technology classes, which often teach too much of the basics and not enough to keep them from falling behind in the age of social media, Etsy, and online video conferencing. Now, older individuals in Colorado have access to a free membership program through the Older Adults Technology Services, which is working to restructure technology classes state-wide to go beyond simple web navigation.

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