Season 4

Problems around America’s growing income and opportunity gaps get plenty of attention.
The Next System

Restorative justice practitioners are smashing the “School to Prison Pipeline.”
Smashing the Pipeline

A New Way to Go — Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are back in a very big, and surprisingly affordable way.
A New Way to Go — Electric Vehicles

People working for employee-owned businesses can see a clear path to workplace security.
The Workers Are the Bosses

The perilous plight of birds has scientists focused on a variety of conservation projects.
For the Birds

Bees for People, People for Bees
What are people across our region doing to save bees — and in turn our basic food supply?
Bees for People, People for Bees

A growing number of equine therapy programs are channeling the profound power of horses.
Horses That Heal

How Does Singing Build Community?
Millions of people are joining singing groups to strengthen friendships and communities.
How Does Singing Build Community?

Everyday Troops on the Cancer Front
Meet some people who who will never give up the fight and help people deal with cancer.
Everyday Troops on the Cancer Front

Alternative School Breaks — Vacations of Service
Instead of on beaches, these college students spend spring break doing community projects.
Alternative School Breaks — Vacations of Service

Studying music has tremendous value for kids, but schools can't afford to teach it.
Generous Ventures in Music

Soaring with the Boy Who Flies
Godfrey Masauli, the only paraglider in his native Malawi, visits Oregon.
Soaring with the Boy Who Flies

Many of us know almost nothing about Native Americans and their culture today.
Native Americans Today

Explore solutions to water quality issues that meet basic survival needs around the world.
Young Water Champions

The World Is Our Community III – International Aid
We’re amazed by some of our neighbors who travel far from home to serve a human community.
The World Is Our Community III – International Aid

The Big Idea: Upstream Solutions in Education
How do we increase graduation rates? One idea is to mobilize the entire community.
The Big Idea: Upstream Solutions in Education

CPOs will allow anyone to make modest equity investment investments in Oregon companies.
Investment for the People

The newest rage in communication and entertainment is also the oldest—storytelling events.
Storytelling Rides Again

Food Banks Rise to the Challenge
About one American in eight needs assistance from food banks. How is this need being met?
Food Banks Rise to the Challenge

Closing the Loop: Making Soil from Waste
Discover how teachers are "closing the loop" from petroleum products in agriculture.