Some high-profile Minnesotan political figures have been publicly endorsing a K-12 public school model that seeks to bring an array of social services into the school to help not just students, but their families as well. It’s called the “full-service community school” model — a longstanding concept that has been proven to increase enrollment, improve attendance and academic outcomes and more. Yet it’s only taken root in a handful of districts in Minnesota in the last couple of decades. Gubernatorial candidate Tim Walz has listed expanding this model across the state as a hallmark of his education platform. And on the campaign trail earlier this month, he talked about how students aren’t going to learn if they come to school hungry, or in need of a dentist visit, or “out of a home of trauma.” These are the sorts of things that “need to be there,” he said of the social services that full-service community schools often offer … [Read more...] about The ‘full-service community schools’ model is getting high-profile political support in Minnesota. So what is it?
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Millions of Carolina homes are at risk of flooding. Only 335,000 have flood insurance.
By Mary Williams Walsh, New York Times Published 3:16 pm CDT, Thursday, September 20, 2018 Flooded homes in Lumberton, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018. Some 31 million people in the Carolinas are at risk of their homes flooding because of Hurricane Florence. Only about 335,000 homes in the two states have flood insurance. less Flooded homes in Lumberton, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018. Some 31 million people in the Carolinas are at risk of their homes flooding because of Hurricane Florence. Only about 335,000 homes in the two states have flood ... more Photo: JOHNNY MILANO /NYT Cars and homes in floodwaters the day after Hurricane Florence's arrival in New Bern, N.C., Sept. 15, 2018. Some 31 million people in the Carolinas are at risk of their homes flooding because of Hurricane Florence. Only about 335,000 homes in the two states have flood insurance. less Cars and homes in floodwaters the day after Hurricane Florence's … [Read more...] about Millions of Carolina homes are at risk of flooding. Only 335,000 have flood insurance.
In expensive cities, rents fall for the rich
Jeff Stein, The Washington Post Published 2:38 am PDT, Monday, August 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery … [Read more...] about In expensive cities, rents fall for the rich
After outrage, Houston lawmaker deletes tweet showing removal of homeless people’s possessions
By Fernando Ramirez Updated 7:37 pm, Monday, July 2, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Carol Alvarado Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 A Houston-area lawmaker was criticized on Monday for tweeting about "cleaning up" a Houston underpass where homeless people lived. A Houston-area lawmaker was criticized on Monday for tweeting about "cleaning up" a Houston underpass where homeless people lived. … [Read more...] about After outrage, Houston lawmaker deletes tweet showing removal of homeless people’s possessions
Patient Care Intervention Center expands to new offices
By Katherine Feser Published 11:44 am, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Photo: The Appelt Co. Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Patient Care Intervention Center has leased space in 3701 Kirby. Patient Care Intervention Center has leased space in 3701 Kirby. Photo: The Appelt Co. Patient Care Intervention Center expands to new offices 1 / 1 Back to Gallery The Patient Care Intervention Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve health care quality and costs for the community's most vulnerable, has leased 5,130 square feet in the 3701 Kirby Drive building, founder and president Dr. David S. Buck said. The center partners with organizations such as Houston Methodist Hospital, Community Health Choice, Harris Health System, Houston's fire and police departments, Healthcare for the Homeless, Amerigroup … [Read more...] about Patient Care Intervention Center expands to new offices