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In these bilingual classrooms, diversity is no longer lost in translation

Noble Ingram

October 30, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA is one of a growing number of cities that has implemented a two-way dual immersion program in its schools. These programs combine fluent English speakers and English language learners in the same room, helping to integrate not only schools but classrooms and empowering both groups of students in the process.

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Seeds Of Maya Genius Grow In A New Kind Of School

John Burnett

October 09, 2018 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Guatemala, Jocotenango

A small school in rural Guatemala is challenging the way that Guatemalan children are educated (if they even have the opportunity at all) by focusing on health, education, food, and art. However, although the school's holistic approach has garnered international praise and its diplomas are recognized by the Guatemalan government , the school must rely on donors for funding.

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Can Chinese students revive the American heartland?

Jingnan Peng

October 09, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Clinton, Iowa

The town of Clinton, Iowa was struggling both economically and with student retention until a partnership with an American businessman and a Chinese company brought 72 Chinese students to fill empty seats in the public high schools. Not only does this stir up the local economy with businesses jumping at the chance to serve a new audience, but the students all benefit from the cultural and educational exchange. The Clinton school board and district representatives all voted unanimously for the program, and both sides are looking forward to continuing to develop and grow the program.

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78207: America's Most Radical School Integration Experiment

Beth Hawkins

September 25, 2018 |

The 74 |

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Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

In just three years, San Antonio superintendent Pedro Martinez has raised the bar for school integration efforts nationwide - in this time, the district, where 93 percent of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch, has opened 31 schools of choice that are "diverse-by-design." The curriculum, which ranges from talented and gifted to dual language programs, is intended to attract more affluent students from surrounding areas to fill 25 percent of the classroom spots. Journalist Beth Hawkins says, "In 20 years of writing about failed integration efforts, I’ve never seen anything like this."

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Keby sme boli Rómovia, z Británie by sme sa už nevrátili

Denisa Gdovinová Filip Olšovský

July 22, 2018 |

Tyzden |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: England, Sheffield

V ostrom kontraste s ich slovenskou vlasťou, Anglicko otvorilo svoju náruč rómskym prisťahovalcom a ponúklo im súbor opatrení, ktoré im majú pomôcť uspieť v ich novej krajine. Rómovia, ktorí sa stali obeťami rasizmu na oboch miestach, ale najmä medzi Slovákmi, dostávajú v Anglicku zdravotné poradenstvo a pomoc pri vzdelávaní, ktorých podstatou je inklúzia. Napríklad britská politika v oblasti školskej dochádzky zvýšila dochádzku rómskych detí o 30 percent a len málo z nich je posunutých do špeciálnych škôl.

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National program brings American Indian culture to Native students

Isaac Hale

May 11, 2018 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Utah

Through the Title VII federal grant program, schools in Utah incorporate American Indian cultural curriculum such as history and dance into the school day and offer additional academic supports specifically for American Indian students. "The program helps the parents in passing down traditions by providing culture classes that they may not have the knowledge to teach their own kids," explains one assistant coordinator.

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Crossing Divides: Turkish schools help Syrians integrate

Pinar Ersoy Mark Lowen

April 27, 2018 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

Since the Syrian conflict began, some “3.5 million Syrian refugees have poured into Turkey” causing strife and divisions between the two groups. That’s why the E.U is funding schools that integrate Turkish and Syrian children in the same classroom. The aim is to help Syrian’s integrate into Turkish society.

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Learning to love school in a foreign land

Pinar Ersoy Mark Lowen

April 27, 2018 |

BBC |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

Schools across Turkey are working to support hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugee children crossing the border. The schools aim to integrate Syrian children into their schools while accepting Syrian culture and customs.

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Split British town fights back to foster tolerance

Mark Easton

April 23, 2018 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

You can’t force people to make friends across ethnic lines, but you can invite them to at least meet each other. In the split town of Rotherham, the National Citizen Service program brings together 16- and 17-year-olds, some white and some with Pakistani heritage, to meet and discuss their differences openly. Participants say it’s a powerful experience.

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Native Language Schools Are Taking Back Education

Abaki Beck

April 19, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

One night Jessie Little Doe Baird had a dream. Her ancestors told her it was time to bring back the Wôpanâak language to her community. The dream helped launch the the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project, which later led to the Mukayuhsak Weekuw preschool. 20 students are enrolled and the entire curriculum is in the Wôpanâak language.

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