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Problem Solving Must-Read: Improving Grades with More Recess

Plus: Reusing stolen bikes and freeing defendants who don't have lawyers

Problem Solving Must-Read: Improving Grades with More Recess

Plus: Reusing stolen bikes and freeing defendants who don't have lawyers

Here at The Citizen, we do problem-solving journalism, looking for ideas and solutions to move the region forward and make a better city. Here are some other great ideas for solving the world’s problems, from media outlets around the globe:

Turns Out Monkey Bars And Kickball Might Be Good For The Brain

A Fort Worth, TX school is experimenting with increased amounts of recess to improve students' performance

From NPR

If New Orleans Can't Supply Public Defenders, Should Suspects Be Freed?

Having a constitutional right to counsel doesn't always mean that the legislature has actually set aside enough money to hire them

From CityLab

Recovered Stolen Bicycles Are Powering S.F. Bike Equity

Community groups are buying stolen bikes from the police in bulk to encourage riding among low-income community members

From Next City

 

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