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  • By the people: How Ohio citizens better their communities through direct action

    August 27, 2019 |

    Soapbox Cincinnati |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    Grassroots movements made up of ordinary citizens can go a long way in creating change. This article details several initiatives across Ohio that were led by citizens using a combination of lobbying, education, persistence, knowledge of government practices, and organization. Some things that were achieved using these methods are wage reimbursements and increased bus access.

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  • Class is in session: How South Burlington tackles cellphone distraction with science

    August 27, 2019 |

    Burlington Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, South Burlington, Vermont

    Teachers in South Burlington High School in Vermont are taking a different approach to dealing with digital distractions in the classrooms. Through short 30-minute lessons getting at the root of cellphone addiction and the effects of apps on the brain, students and teachers approach the topic from a place of understanding as opposed to judgment or punishment.

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  • CU Anschutz unveils out-of-home gun storage map to help improve safety, prevent suicide

    August 26, 2019 |

    KMGH-TV |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Aurora, Colorado

    For individuals wanting to store their guns outside of their homes, they can now find a space using the Colorado Gun Storage Map. The interactive tool was developed in collaboration between the Colorado School of Public Health, the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the Colorado Safety Coalition, with the goal of helping those in crisis situations find spaces like law enforcement agencies and special storage facilities to store their firearms.

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  • ‘We still haven't been allowed to be us': Breaking the Silence on Menopause

    August 26, 2019 |

    Source (formerly CommonSpace) |

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    Response Location: Scotland, Perth

    Menopause is often regarded as a taboo topic for women to discuss publicly, but a group in Scotland is looking to normalize the conversation through pop-up cafes that go against this norm. "Menopause cafes," which started in Perth, Scotland, not exist throughout the county and attract not just women to the conversation, but also men that want to have a better understanding.

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  • In the ‘Crazy, Complicated' World of Special Education, Parents Turn to One Another for Help — on the Internet

    August 19, 2019 |

    The 74 |

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    Response Location: United States

    Because special education services vary by district and are often confusing to understand and navigate, parents are increasingly turning to online forums and listserves to answer their questions. The groups also serve as an emotional support for parents who might otherwise feel alone.

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  • Battling climate change, female farmers in Bangladesh find new ways to farm

    August 19, 2019 |

    Earth Journalism Network |

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    Response Location: Bangladesh

    Facing sea-level rise and other climate threats, a group of women working in agriculture in Bangladesh are adapting their practices and focus and sharing their tips for success with other women.

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  • School suicide screening program in Ohio leading to fewer deaths

    August 18, 2019 |

    KXAN-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    As part of a suicide prevention program in North Central Ohio, middle and high school students take a screening test to assess their mental state and determine if intervention by the school is necessary. Coupled with a hotline and classroom visits, the HelpLine is working to teach community members that it is okay to ask for help.

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  • ‘Because I care.' Lubbock teacher's success with mental health check-ins

    August 17, 2019 |

    KXAN-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Lubbock, Texas

    One fifth grade teacher at Cavazos Middle School uses a "mental health check-in board" where students write Post-Its expressing how they feel mentally and emotionally that day. Students then check in one-on-one with the teacher and can even be further referred on to school counselors.

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  • To help first-generation students succeed, colleges enlist their parents

    August 15, 2019 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States

    Today, one in three college students is the first in their family to attend college; of these first-generation students, about a third drop out. A growing number of higher education institutions are reaching out to parents as one way to improve retention rates -- from offering online courses about life on campus to creating programming for parents during standard orientation schedules, colleges are increasing the chances that students make it through the challenging first year.

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  • The community hub of the future isn't a library or a shopping center. It's city hall

    August 12, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: Sweden, Kiruna

    In Kiruna, Sweden's northernmost city, a new city hall building is embodying transparency and community engagement. The building boasts a public cafe, seating nooks, studios, and a public art museum among the more traditional municipal offices of typical city halls. There are no barriers in this city hall, and the public has full access to everything except the offices and the chamber.

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