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  • Here's An Innovative Idea: Give Students A Say In Teaching

    January 17, 2018 |

    Colorado Public Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    Denver Public Schools and other local organizations are encouraging teachers and students to experiment with the physical space and practical techniques of over-standardized curricula. Within these trial schools, called "innovation labs," teachers have piloted grade-free incentive programs and "shadow-a-student" days. DPS hopes that these new initiatives will provide teachers with insights into children's hectic routines and over time increase children's involvement in shaping their own educational experiences.

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  • A group of janitors started a movement to stop sexual abuse

    January 16, 2018 |

    Reveal |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    After a documentary brought to light the prevalence of sexual assault experiences by women janitors, a California janitors union decided it was going to do something about the issue. Women leaders within the union convinced leadership to take on the issue, got a state representative to sponsor a bill to curb sexual harassment in the janitorial industry, and workers held a hunger strike at the state capitol. Every janitor must now have "anti-sexual harassment training," and employers must integrate the law into practice in order to do business.

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  • Colombia's peace agreement is the world's first to have gender at its core

    January 12, 2018 |

    Apolitical |

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    Response Location: Colombia

    Colombia’s 2016 peace accord has a chapter on gender and sections specifically responsive to women’s needs, such as an affirmation of women’s right to own land and the establishment of a special unit to investigate conflict-related sexual violence. These provisions, a result of trailblazing inclusion of women and LGBTQ groups in the peace process, break new ground in recognizing the gendered impacts of armed conflict.

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  • In Montana, houses are replacing farmland

    January 11, 2018 |

    Missoula Independent |

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    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    Despite a boom in the economy for Montana, not all are feeling the impact equally. In rural Missoula, farmers are struggling to find ways to preserve their land as developers move to build on the rich soil the farmers can't afford to keep. While many tactics have been employed to mitigate this situation and bridge the gap that is dividing this community, one of the greatest solutions found thus far has been turning an eye to a sister state - Vermont.

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  • How to turn a struggling small town around

    January 10, 2018 |

    The Boulder Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Boulder, Montana

    Boulder, Montana struggled upon learning that a major local employer, the Montana Developmental Center, was going to close. However, the news pushed the town toward a path of redevelopment. The Boulder Transition Advisory Committee stepped up by launching the “Make Boulder’s Future Bright” campaign, which involved citizens in creating goals and strategies to achieve them. Since earning a major grant, the town has been working to revitalize the downtown area. This story is part 1 of a series about housing for rural Montanans.

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  • The ‘scenery economy' reinvigorates a Montana town

    January 10, 2018 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Philipsburg, Montana

    While many rural towns have struggled to retain residents and jobs, Philipsburg, Montana has enjoyed a newly bustling downtown because of tourism brought to the town by businesses with long-term advertising and renewal investments. Although the economic benefits are clear, residents worry that permanent families still aren't moving in.

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  • Friends Transform Vacant Building Into Popular Community Center

    January 09, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: Mexico, San Agustín, Ecatepec

    Abandoned buildings hold great potential. In Ecatepec, friends got together and transformed an empty commercial space into El Banco, a bustling hub of arts and recreation activities open all day for local kids and families. The community center offers a valuable gathering space amid government neglect and high rates of crime.

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  • A Year of Pushback to Save Social Innovation

    January 09, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    When the federal government fails to stimulate social change, local areas step up. Tennessee is giving more structure and funding to community college education, and it’s drastically increasing graduation rates. Alaska and other states are getting rid of money bail. All around the country, citizen activists are becoming advocates and attempting to make our political system accessible to everyone. Despite partisan politics in Washington, D.C., the country is nonetheless experiencing social progress.

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  • Can Hunters and Activists Team Up to Phase Out Lead Bullets?

    January 08, 2018 |

    In These Times |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    To combat lead poisoning in America's wildlife populations, researchers are leading educational forums. In these conversations, researchers meet with hunters to discuss the benefits of moving away from lead-based bullets to alternatives such as copper ammo.

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  • ‘I Never Thought That Would Happen in Our Family'

    December 27, 2017 |

    Gulfshore Life |

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    Response Location: United States, North Naples, Florida

    A network of pediatric care providers and mental health specialists are teaming up to offer comprehensive mental health services for children in Florida, something that has previously been neglected. The Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida establishes mental health checkups are part of the primary health care for children with their Beautiful Minds initiative, which also creates the network of integrated care. Today the Healthcare Network has psychologists in all 16 of their pediatric and adult practices and as a result has seen behavioral health visits jump from 964 in 2013 to 4,606 in 2016.

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