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  • PHLpreK improves job, financial prospects for parents

    March 11, 2019 |

    The Notebook |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    A Philadelphia program to provide free pre-school, specifically targeting those from low-income families, is showing preliminary results that it improves wellness and employment, despite roadblocks from lawsuits regarding the sweetened beverage tax that helps pay for the program. However, progress has been slow and many providers have long wait lists, a problem the city hopes to solve as the program continues to change and grow.

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  • Does Baltimore Need a Crime-Tracking App?

    March 11, 2019 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

    Citizen, a crime-tracking app that first made an appearance in New York and California, has launched in Baltimore, Maryland, a city with a crime rate that has skyrocketed in recent years. Alerting community members to crime happening at specific locations via curation by city safety officials, the app aims to help people feel more informed and safer while complementing more traditional emergency services.

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  • Scientists use mini-satellites in effort to save the world's coral reefs

    March 11, 2019 |

    CBS News |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Australia, Cairns, Queensland

    As coral reefs around the world are threatened by warming waters, mini-satellites are collecting images each day from space that put together a more comprehensive picture of the problems. This saves scientists time, energy, and money, and it means resources can be better targeted to the reefs that need the most help.

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  • 3 cities in the U.S. have ended chronic homelessness: Here's how they did it

    March 11, 2019 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: United States, Abilene

    The national program Built for Zero is aiming to end veteran and chronic homelessness by using a comprehensive data set that allows for tracking of the homelessness situation day-by-day, along with a Housing First approach that emphasizes getting people into permanent housing before offering services for other issues. The work is spreading across the country, with more than 50 cities implementing some version of the same solution, although there are concerns for the privacy of people experiencing homelessness, as well as the sustainability of the solution.

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  • 4-H boosting school success

    March 11, 2019 |

    Albuquerque Journal |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Mexico

    Albuquerque Public Schools are the first in the nation to incorporate the 4-H model, pioneered by a youth development nonprofit, into the school day. The emphasis on experiential learning has led to reductions in behavioral issues and improvements in subject proficiency test scores.

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  • India Fights Diabetic Blindness With Help From A.I.

    March 10, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: India, Madurai

    Compared to India's population, the country is facing a shortage of eye doctors, but artificial intelligence may help close that gap. Partnering with Google artificial intelligence researchers, an eye hospital in India is working towards detecting diseases that can cause blindness by automating the process that leads to a diagnosis.

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  • ‘Our goal is to halve the male suicide rate': why no-frills therapy works for men

    March 09, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, Halifax, England

    Studies conducted throughout the United Kingdom have shown that men are far more likely to commit suicide than women, but a series of monthly meetings by Andy’s Man Clubs are helping to fight against this. Built on the ideals of “ordinary blokes” and “speaking normally," these clubs that have spread throughout the country are providing space for men to speak more openly about difficulties in their lives.

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  • Paradise from a desert, the proven benefits of regenerative agriculture

    March 09, 2019 |

    ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: Australia, Boorowa, New South Wales

    Multiple farmers in New South Wales have overcome drought and transformed their farming practices through regenerative agriculture. They decreased pesticide use, increased the planting of native vegetation, and increased profit over time. The profit-generating effects of regenerative agriculture are supported by a 10-year study of 16 Australian farms.

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  • Could Designing a Better Bus Lane Be Done With a Simple Can of Paint?

    March 09, 2019 |

    Pacific Standard |

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    Response Location: United States, Everett, Massachusetts

    The implementation of "tactical transit lanes," or bus-only lanes, has allowed for decreased commute times for both buses and drivers in cities across the country. Many cities, like Everett, Massachusetts, choose to conduct a rough pilot of the TTLs, relying on community feedback and commute statistics to guide more permanent plans.

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  • Baylor officials open up about extensive Title IX reform

    March 08, 2019 |

    Arizona Daily Star |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Waco, Texas

    In the aftermath of multiple sexual assault incidents, Baylor University has moved toward turning what was once a culture of avoidance into a culture of accountability. The university has increased the staff, funding, and resources devoted to its Title IX office, including a new website for students to report incidents. Furthermore, the university promotes ongoing education and awareness among both its students and athletes with programs that promote healthy relationships.

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