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Catching up with CAST, CSULB's crisis prevention workers

Jaylyn Preslicka

September 20, 2024 |

Long Beach Current |

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Response Location: United States, Long Beach, California

The Campus Assessment & Stabilization Team (CAST) assists the University Police Department in mental health-related emergency and non-emergency calls, both on and off campus. CAST consists of a team of social workers who assist law enforcement in handling calls, particularly those where a person is experiencing an emotional crisis.

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All Aboard the Electric School Bus!

Hannah Wallace

September 16, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States

The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program is funding zero-emission, electric school buses and low-emission buses for schools looking to make the switch from diesel.

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Alachua County high schoolers mobilize young voters, boost Gen-Z's civic engagement

Natalie Kaufman

September 11, 2024 |

The Independent Florida Alligator |

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Response Location: United States, Alachua County, Florida

Youth Action Fund trains students to host registration drives and other community campaigns at their schools, and even provides stipends and community service hours to those who volunteer. During registration drives held at four schools in August, nearly 250 students registered to vote.

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The Need for Period Products in Private Universities

Mackenzie Krause, Kylie Kowalski, Kate Elise Norris, Soliel Lara

September 10, 2024 |

Pepperdine University Graphic |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Aunt Flow provides period product dispensers to colleges and universities so students can access free menstrual care. The company is currently partnered with over 800 universities.

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A youth summer program builds on the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement

Denisa R. Superville

August 26, 2024 |

The Seattle Times |

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Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

The Freedom Schools program in Seattle, which is modeled after the Civil Rights-era movement of the same name, offers summer programming designed to promote literacy skills and delve deeper into topics that may not be covered comprehensively during the school year, including Black history and civic advocacy.

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Collaborating to create more resources for rural students

Neal Morton

August 21, 2024 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Durango, Colorado

The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative pools the resources of nine rural school districts to give students better access to career and technical education, with programs focused on building trades, hospitality and tourism, health sciences, education, and the environment. The Collaborative also connects students to local businesses for job shadowing, internships, and career fairs.

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Thriving together: Community School Pioneers Sustainable Learning Model for Children With Special Needs

Rhonet Atwiine

August 16, 2024 |

Solutions Now Africa |

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Response Location: Uganda, Katende

The Wisdom Hub Nursery and Primary School enrolls students alongside those who are differently-abled, allowing them to learn in the classroom together. The combined classroom approach teaches students to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive educational environment where each child can thrive. The Wisdom Hub opened in 2013 and has since seen over 300 children with special needs cross into secondary school.

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How greener schoolyards benefit kids — and the whole community

Claire Elise Thompson

August 14, 2024 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

Nearly 100 elementary school playgrounds across Denver were converted into greener spaces dubbed “Learning Landscapes” thanks to a public-private partnership including the city, local nonprofits, contractors, and volunteers. Each design was tailored to the school with input from the local community. The revamped grounds improved student achievement and sequestered carbon.

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Forest Hills High School students take on hopelessness with politics

Ambar Castillo

August 12, 2024 |

Epicenter NYC |

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Response Location: United States, Queens, New York

The student-led Youth Informed Club educates youth about the importance of voting and how elections work, engaging them in debates and informational sessions so they can make informed voting decisions. Participants of the Club leave with a better understanding of how to get involved with politics, as well as a greater sense of hope about the political landscape and their interactions with it.

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In Solu Community, students harass and bully their teachers, here's how the community is handling it

Folaranmi Ajayi

August 05, 2024 |

Edugist |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Solu, Ogun State

To reduce and prevent student violence against teachers and staff, the Nawairudeen Junior Grammar School community built a dormitory facility for faculty, created a security group and a formal policy for dealing with disruptive students, and began hosting workshops for parents to encourage better conflict resolution. More than 300 community members participated in the workshops and teachers report that conditions at the school are improving.

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