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Autistic? More Companies Say Add It to Your Resume

Claire Zillman

October 26, 2016 |

Fortune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

People with autism struggle to gain employment. EY and other private companies have started programs to employ autistic individuals, harnessing their skills, tailoring the onboarding process to suit their needs, and having coaches help them with social interactions.

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I'll Take You To The ER, the Women's Shelter, or the Grocery Store. I'll Even Deliver Your Baby.

Lisa Margonelli

October 19, 2016 |

Zócalo Public Square |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Huron, California

In the small immigrant farming communities of the Central Valley, many families lack access to transportation and, as a result, struggle to gain access to healthcare that can be prohibitively far away. Raiteros are retired farm workers who offer rides to their fellow community members on a sliding payment scale that is based on what the rider can afford to pay.

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How Body Cameras Curbed Police Use of Force in Rialto

Alex Sutherland Barak Ariel

October 19, 2016 |

Zócalo Public Square |

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Response Location: United States, Rialto, California

When researchers studied how body cameras affected law enforcement in Rialto, California, they found dramatic drops in use of force and complaints against police. Researchers replicated these results in other places and found similar results, with some caveats. The technology is most effective if officers always have the cameras on and it can't be left up to the officers to decide on when they'll wear them.

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What if doctors could prescribe something to treat social isolation in seniors? It's happening now in Silicon Valley.

Tara Bahrampour

October 18, 2016 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Palo Alto, California

LinkAges is a program by Palo Alto Medical Foundation focused on building a community of individuals from different generations to prevent social isolation. This program connects elders with social engagement at the end of their care.

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Can Española Valley High School crack down on truancy?

Andrew Martinez

October 15, 2016 |

Rio Grande Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Española, New Mexico

To improve its consistently high truancy rates, last academic year Española Valley High School implemented a new truancy and dropout prevention program aimed at shaping up poor attendance. The results are yet to be determined — but debate still rages within the school about the best method for battling truancy.

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3 regional transit systems Metro Detroit can learn from

Patrick Dunn

October 13, 2016 |

Metromode |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit is a large city that doesn’t have a regional transit system. Other cities such as Cleveland, St. Louis, and Las Vegas have resolved their some of their transportation needs and are examples to learn from as Detroit works to reduce congestion and connect people to the city.

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This man has found a wonderful way to help people through their darkest times. It starts with tea.

Colby Itkowitz

October 12, 2016 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England, Blackpool

The key to ending social issues such as depression and homelessness may lie in prevention rather than reaction, and some non-traditional methods outside of the professional or government sphere are leading the way. Camerados is an organization in England that facilitates spaces where people can connect face-to-face. By empowering individuals to serve one another using their unique strengths or skills, they find a sense of purpose and community that helps avert crisis.

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How one tiny high school hacked Advanced Placement classes

Kate Schimel

October 10, 2016 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Paonia, Colorado

In 2011, the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI), an education advocacy and research organization, launched the Colorado Legacy Schools project. The program funded innovative ways to increase the number and diversity of students taking AP classes. Instead of applying for funds to train teachers and subsidize test fees, Paonia High teamed up with two nearby schools to more than triple their collective AP offerings. It’s a promising model for rural, resource-limited schools trying to bring more college-prep opportunities to their few students.

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A helping hand for migrant students

Lyndsey Gilpin

October 09, 2016 |

High Country News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Center, Colorado

The Migrant Education Program, which offers educational and social services to migrant worker families in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, is growing in popularity among the valley’s migrant worker population, and has recently begun to focus on getting migrant students geared up for college .

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A Sweet Gig: Danish Beekeeping Program Employs Refugees

Jennifer Hattam

October 09, 2016 |

TakePart |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Denmark, Copenhagen

Bybi is an organization in Copenhagen, Denmark, which bridges the gap between refugees and locals by introducing urban beekeeping. By doing so they also ensure the local ecosystem thrives and there are employment and integration opportunities for refugees.

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