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Overcoming Poverty's Damage to Learning

David Bornstein

April 17, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Turnaround for Children, an organization founded to address mental health issues and their repercussions in the classroom, focuses on preparing teachers and schools to structure classroom environments in a constructive way. They create opportunities for learning in rigorous ways with high expectations so that children thrive and are well cared for, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.

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Welcome to the world of rhino conservation

Adam Welz

March 18, 2015 |

Ensia |

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Response Location: Kenya, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia

There are only five northern white rhinos left in existence - all in captivity and unable to breed. Researchers work to identify the most valuable solution to rhino poaching in order to prevent the animal from going extinct.

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In Egypt, Sowing Seeds of Gender Equality

Elizabeth Stuart

January 22, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Egypt, Cairo

Muslim women in Egypt are expected to marry young and to stay close to home, and if they do not, they can be subjected to abuse or heavy criticism by men in the household. Save the Children’s Choices program offers educational workshop sessions for boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, which help them explore gender identity. Through discussions, the program hopes to change gender norms.

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For Better Crime Prevention, a Dose of Science

Tina Rosenberg

January 16, 2015 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Crime is a result of many underlying social issues, but Crime Lab, a research organization with branches in New York and Chicago, is studying which simple solutions will have the most impact in their city. Cost-effective efforts such as tutoring combined with cognitive behavioral therapy have proven to be successful.

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Experiments show this is the best way to win campaigns. But is anyone actually doing it?

David Broockman Joshua Kalla

November 13, 2014 |

Vox |

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Response Location: United States

Research shows that having in-person interactions with voters is by far the best way to increase turnout. It’s not simply knocking on doors. It’s about having genuine conversations. But political campaigns typically spend almost all their money on TV ads instead.

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Tattoos: Healing power for breast cancer survivors

Stephanie Anderson Witmer

October 11, 2014 |

USA Today |

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Response Location: United States

P.ink, or Personal Ink, is a non-profit that curates a Pinterest page where women considering mastectomy tattoos can browse designs, find bios of vetted tattoo artists, and get help connecting with local artists. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the group hosts a mastectomy tattooing event called P.ink Day, where they also raise money to help survivors around the country pay for mastectomy tattoos. Using their mobile app, women can “try on” tattoos by overlaying the image onto a photograph or ordering a temporary tattoo of the image. For some women, covering scars with artwork helps emotional healing.

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Can preschool help fight crime?

Greg Barnes

July 27, 2014 |

Fayetteville Observer |

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Response Location: United States, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Early education translates into higher graduation rates and lower probability for criminal behavior later in life, yet less than 30 percent of children in the United States go to preschool. Oklahoma leads the nation in universal early childhood education by ensuring all children, regardless of income, can attend preschool. All four year olds are entitled to services, and 74 percent participate.

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Curbing Online Abuse Isn't Impossible. Here's Where We Start

Laura Hudson

May 15, 2014 |

Wired |

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Response Location: United States, Santa Monica, California

Harassment on the internet is more accepted but just as harmful as it is in person. RiotGames, a game publisher, decreased abuse by enabling its gaming members to decide and enforce community norms.

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Peer Pressure Can Be a Lifesaver

Helen Coster

May 14, 2014 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Kenya

Positive peer pressure - most specifically encouraging community influencers to lead by constructive example - has served as the key to adoption of various technologies and practices to improve quality of life for people worldwide. Whether it's using a new water purification device in Africa or encouraging mothers to breastfeed in South America, it has been behavioral psychology - the human need to meet social norms - more than other incentives that has instigated true and positive change.

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High School in Southern Georgia: What ‘Career Technical' Education Looks Like

James Fallows

March 27, 2014 |

The Atlantic |

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Response Location: United States, St. Marys, Georgia

A high school in Southern Georgia addresses their dismal graduation rates by adopting a "career technical" approach to teaching that offers students a choice of five career path "academies." Once a student is enrolled in their academy, they learn practical skills required of that career path - along with typical high school requirements. Since implementation of this teaching style, the graduation rate has increased by nearly 35%.

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