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  • He wouldn't cure only his son, so he got franchise for kids with brain disorder

    March 31, 2023 |

    Prime Progress |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

    The Dyslexia Foundation Nigeria aims to create awareness about dyslexia and ADHD through radio and TV talk shows, spreading information to encourage parents to seek out testing and training for their children with dyslexia. The Foundation also offers more affordable testing and brain training for children with dyslexia that helps to improve their learning ability over time.

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  • Seattle set aside $100k for street sinks. Two years later, where are they?

    March 31, 2023 |

    The Seattle Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Several U.S. cities — and groups like the Clean Hands Collective — are obtaining funding to install public sinks to provide those experiencing homelessness access to better hygiene, thus combating the spread of disease. Some cities, like Portland, have even created portable toilets and other cities are installing public showers as well.

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  • Un programa de ASU está abordando la brecha de diversidad y la retención de maestros en la fuerza laboral educativa de Arizona

    March 31, 2023 |

    Arizona Luminaria |

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    Response Location: United States, Arizona

    Los nuevos programas educativos multilingües y multiculturales como el de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona (ASU) ayudan a preparar a los futuros maestros para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes latinos y disminuir la crisis de retención de maestros en el estado.

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  • This school district is allowing students, staff to take mental health days

    March 31, 2023 |

    WKMG-TV |

    Multi-Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Montgomery County, Virginia

    Since 2019, students and staff at Montgomery County Public Schools have been able to take mental health days. They count as sick days, which are excused absences. Mental health days can be taken for a variety of reasons and allow people to take a break when they start feeling overwhelmed. When students take mental health days, staff and school counselors can then connect the family with resources and follow up with students to ensure they’re getting the help they need.

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  • How old coal mines can help the climate

    March 30, 2023 |

    BBC |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: England, Gateshead

    In Gateshead, England, Lanchester Wines keeps its storage warehouse at a stable temperature year-round using geothermal heat from an abandoned coal mine nearby. The water that naturally floods the mine is geothermally heated below ground, then a heat pump system pulls that water to the surface to transfer that heat to the warehouse.

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  • How does SOGI 123 show up in Cowichan Valley schools?

    March 30, 2023 |

    The Discourse |

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    Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

    Sexual orientation and gender identities 123 or SOGI 123 is an optional resource educators can use to provide grade-level appropriate materials that help create safe, inclusive learning environments for students. All 60 school districts in the province are part of the SOGI 123 Educator Network, which allows educators to work together to design programs that foster inclusion in schools. Schools that integrate SOGI 123 have seen a positive impact on students’ mental health, as well as their sense of belonging and willingness to engage.

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  • Making life meaningful for the physically challenged

    March 30, 2023 |

    Diamond 88.5FM |

    Podcast |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The School of Special Needs ensures students with disabilities have equal access to education by making attending school more accessible. Students who attend the school have their fees paid for and are also provided with helpful resources like guiding canes and special typewriters for those with vision impairments.

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  • The Benefits of Greening Affordable Housing

    March 30, 2023 |

    Next City |

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    Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

    The Denver-based Triple Bottom Line Foundation funds projects to retrofit low-income, multi-family properties that house underserved groups. The projects include energy-efficiency upgrades, solar power installations, and weatherization upgrades among others.

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  • Detroit's WSU makes it easier for former students to return, finish degree

    March 30, 2023 |

    Detroit Metro Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

    Wayne State University’s Warrior Way Back program allows former students who left college without a diploma to re-enroll and have up to $4,000 of their student debt forgiven.

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  • Clinic Throws Survivors Of Violence A Lifeline In Nigeria's Adamawa State

    March 30, 2023 |

    HumAngle |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Numan, Adamawa

    Hope Center offers free medical services, including psychosocial and counseling services, for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. The Center also collaborates with the legal system to work to achieve justice for survivors.

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