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A West Philly high school is giving the entire junior class work experience through a robust new internship program

Frank Festa

May 02, 2023 |

Billy Penn |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Boys’ Latin Charter High School in West Philadelphia is changing up the traditional school day with a program that matches the entire junior class with internships at different places around the city. Students are matched with partner businesses and organizations based on their interests so they can better understand what they want to do after high school and have more equitable opportunities.

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How Knosk Secondary School Is Empowering Low Income Parents/Guardian To Break The Cycle Of Poverty

Modupeola Oyewale

April 30, 2023 |

HotFm 98.3 Abuja |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Nigeria

The KNOSK secondary school is working to reduce the number of out-of-school youth in Nigeria by providing students with a quality education for a daily fee much lower than other school options. The school offers various payment plan options and gives the students uniforms, lunch, and sanitary products.

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Building the pathway to the middle class

Damaso Reyes

April 27, 2023 |

New York Amsterdam News |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Career and Technical Education schools teach teens a mix of academic and technical requirements so they can choose to pursue a career in the trades industry upon graduation.

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Students, Teachers Say AP African American Studies Course Was a Success

Olivia B. Waxman

April 24, 2023 |

Time Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Advanced Placement African American Studies, a pilot course created by College Board, explores African American history and culture with the goal of covering events and concepts not often taught in high school classrooms. Students in the pilot program say the course gave them a deeper perspective on African history and helped them contextualize current events.

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Action Civics for the Win: Philly High School Students Offer Hope

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

April 19, 2023 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

At Philadelphia’s inaugural Civics Day competition, students from high schools across the city presented their work to address issues important to their community, from countering sexual assault to improving safety on public transit and preventing gun violence. The students were part of a pilot project by Generation Citizen designed to teach youth how to actively participate in political and civic life.

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Recovery high schools, like one in Denver, help kids heal from an addiction and build a future

Stephanie Daniel

April 06, 2023 |

The Colorado Sun |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

5280 High School is a recovery school for students who need help managing addictions. The school incorporates treatment strategies, such as a daily recovery meeting, into the school day and emphasizes peer support and mutual aid.

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Edo IDP Camp: Displaced by insurgents, they found refuge thousands of kilometres from home

Gbeenga Salau

March 31, 2023 |

The Guardian Nigeria News |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Uhogua, Edo

The Home for the Needy Foundation’s camp offers accommodations and support for people who are displaced in Nigeria due to terrorism. Along with housing, clothes, food, healthcare, and general support, those staying at the camp receive help and encouragement to continue their education, apply for college, or learn a trade.

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A Smart Bridge Between Generations

Anna Debreczeni

March 29, 2023 |

Transitions Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Hungary

A program run by Hungary’s largest phone company pairs high school students with seniors to teach them how to use smartphones, computers, and the internet. These after-school sessions allow students to fulfill their community-service graduation requirements.

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Wyoming teachers are leaving. The reasons why may be about more than money.

Aedan Hannon

March 28, 2023 |

Casper Star-Tribune |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Monte Vista, Colorado

Teachers are leaving the profession at high rates in the United States, citing a lack of support, stress, and low pay. Therefore, increasing support from administrators and focusing on teachers’ overall well-being might increase their likelihood of continuing to teach.

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How Osun NGO is Driving Digital Literacy Among Female Students

Taiwo Fatola

March 27, 2023 |

BONews |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Osogbo, Osun

The Osun Girls Can Code program provides young women with a week of hands-on training in website development, app development, and coding to help bridge the access gap to technology-related jobs in Nigeria.

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