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Bridges to Wealth tackles Philly's wealth gap through smart investment training

Alyssa Biederman

October 01, 2019 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A University of Pennsylvania professor's observation of the wealth disparity in West Philadelphia led to the creation of Bridges to Wealth: a program that teaches financial literacy to marginalized communities who have historically been shut out of building wealth. College students in the program teach financial literacy to high school students alongside computer technology and technical skills. Bridges to Wealth has grown to offer personal finance and investing advice to adults as well as young students.

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A Big Little Idea From Nashville

Deborah Fallows

September 30, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

In Nashville, the public library system and metropolitan public school district are working together to ensure students have access to all the educational resources they need. To start, every student ID doubles as a library card.

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Immersion Program Seeks Next Generation Of Rural Doctors

Sebastián Martínez Valdivia

September 30, 2019 |

Side Effects Public Media |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Sedalia, Missouri

Rural areas are often underserved when it comes to medical access, but a town in Missouri is working on changing this by immersing medical students in rural life. Offering students a glimpse of small town life while working alongside local healthcare providers, the immersion program serves as a recruitment tool and is showing promise.

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A College Education in Prison Opens Unexpected Path to Freedom

Vanessa Rancaño

September 21, 2019 |

CapRadio |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

California is leading the nation in prison education. “There are now in-person community college classes in all but one prison in the state, enrolling some 4,000 students." Nationally, 4 percent of higher ed institutions teach for-credit classes in prisons. “It's been the most amazing experience of my entire life, as either a free man or as an incarcerated human being." Evidence shows that providing people in prison with education reduces recidivism rates. “A major study by the RAND Corporation found taking classes in prison cuts the chances of getting locked up again by 43%.”

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Community hopes 'Purpose Built' revitalization model enlivens into Ridgecrest neighborhood

Krista Johnson

September 20, 2019 |

The Montgomery Advertiser |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Woodlawn, Alabama

Eighteen "purpose built communities" across America have revitalized neighborhoods through a comprehensive approach that includes building mixed-income housing, providing better educational opportunities and offering health and wellness services. The model focuses on establishing a strong "cradle-to-college education pipeline" which attracts upper-income families and creates socio-economic diversity. Community centers, green spaces, and grocery stores all revitalize and bring new development to these neighborhoods. Rivercrest, a neighborhood in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking to replicate the model.

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Playoff Loss Births Nutritional Program at Morgan County High School

Phillip B. Hubbard

September 20, 2019 |

Grady Newsource |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Madison, Georgia

To better the health of their high school football athletes, Morgan County High School in Georgia implemented a program that focuses on ensuring the school's athletes are eating enough to compensate for the physical activity they're enduring. The program, which implements ideas from college models, provides players with breakfast, lunch, and a pre-practice snack or pre-game meal, while also monitoring each individual's nutrition.

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Farm-To-Lunchroom Using Hydroponics

Jill Nadeau

September 19, 2019 |

Wisconsin Public Radio |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Menasha, Wisconsin

At one high school at the Menasha Joint School District in Wisconsin students are growing their own vegetables inside a classroom. That’s because they have their own a hydroponic garden, a garden that does not require soil. The homegrown produce is part of their meal program and is leading to positive effects. Students express more interest in learning about vegetables and feeling more connected to gardening. “They have a very personal connection to that produce.”

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With Kids' Futures at Risk, Schools Seek New Ways to Lower Chronic Absenteeism

Jennifer Palmer

September 17, 2019 |

Oklahoma Watch |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Spurred by state changes, an elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma has transformed its approach to chronic absenteeism, adding frequent positive reinforcements for good attendance and building strong relationships with students to get to the root of attendance issues. “This is a solvable problem as long as people keep in mind," the executive director of Attendance Works said. "The solutions take time to unpack and address what’s keeping kids from coming to school.”

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The Library That's Also an Art Gallery

Deborah Fallows

September 17, 2019 |

The Atlantic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Public libraries can serve as vital community resources. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the Forsyth County Public Library operates as a multi-use facility thanks to investments from a voter-approved bond and state grants. In addition to meeting rooms and computer labs, the library provides peer-support specialists trained in assisting homeless patrons with mental health counseling and job services. Health clinics and other community partners also participate in initiatives housed at the library.

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This Is How a Good Teacher Teaches

Juraj Koník

September 17, 2019 |

Denník N |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Slovakia

A teacher, the product of Teach for Slovakia, is making positive changes in classrooms in which students are falling behind in reading, mathematics, and the natural sciences.

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