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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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800-1500 Words

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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Palliative care: Dealing with the end

Priti Salian

October 08, 2016 |

Livemint |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: India, Bengaluru, Karnataka

A stand-alone hospice in the city of Bengaluru is the sole provider of end-of-life care for the terminally ill in the region. Having helped nearly 11,000 patients and trained nursing aids during a six-month course to provide both in-house an at-home care, the palliative care model is filling the gap between diagnosis and outcome.

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Addressing The Digital Divide In Education

Megan Kamerick

October 07, 2016 |

KNME-PBS |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Farmington, New Mexico

Many families in rural New Mexico still do not have high speed internet access at home. In Farmington, the public school district, a local college, and nonprofits are working to close the gap in the digital divide for students by addressing access to technology and the internet.

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Online respite training helps build 'networks of support'

Marie Wilson

October 07, 2016 |

Daily Herald |

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Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Illinois

A new online course called REST provides volunteers in Illinois with the necessary skills and a certification to provide short term care for people with disabilities, allowing for their loved ones and long-term caregivers to take much-needed rest breaks and rely less heavily on state programs for support.

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It Takes a Library

Lucia Duncan

October 04, 2016 |

Santa Fe Public Radio (KSFR) |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Dixon, New Mexico

In New Mexico, public libraries are funded by municipalities. That means, if you live in an unincorporated town, there’s no funding stream for a local public library. But, in northern New Mexico, residents in several towns have joined together to create independent libraries that have transformed their communities.

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The doctor will see you now… on your smartphone

Tim Lewis

October 02, 2016 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

Healthcare in the United Kingdom faces a major shortage of doctors, but innovative mobile applications are addressing this need through offering online video doctor consultations and AI-empowered diagnoses. Comparing the service to other mobile platforms used for taxis and dry cleaning, these medical app designers aim to both cater to modern demands for streamlined delivery services across all sectors, as well as democratize health care for those who lack traditional access.

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To the Brim: How USC is fighting a stubborn culture of binge drinking

Matt Lemas

September 28, 2016 |

Daily Trojan |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

At the University of Southern California, rates of binge drinking have been on the rise and are now reported as reaching above the national average. To combat this epidemic, the university is offering alternatives to nights out, that aim to create a community and culture around non-drinking.

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In Arkansas, schools are supposed to teach in English. Here's how one district gets around it.

Jia H. Jung

September 28, 2016 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Springdale, Arkansas

In Springdale, students who speak Marshallese have a hard time performing at school due to their lack of English language comprehension. “Community liaisons” between the children, their parents, and the school became essential in ensuring that there is effective communication between all parties.

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