News in “Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries”
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May 17, 2013 -
Publication
Assessing Existing and Needed Research in Secondary Education
The report reviews evidence to date on post-primary education and highlights gaps in the literature, with a focus on identifying policies that should be given the highest priority for future research. Read More
May 14, 2013 -
In the Media
"In India, Organization of Learning Centers Seeks to Spark Enthusiasm for School"
From PBS NewsHour
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April 26, 2013 -
Article
About the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur operates with the belief that the scale and complexity of challenges to secondary education and the range of involved actors requires a collaborative approach. Read More
April 10, 2013 -
Info sheet
Investing in Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries
MacArthur’s international secondary education grantmaking aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary level learning, with the expectation that advances will have positive implicationsfor both girls and boys.
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April 2, 2013 -
In the Media
"Five Foundations Announce $18 Million in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries"
From Philanthropy News Digest
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April 1, 2013 -
Press release
Groups Announce Nearly $18M in Funding for Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The partnership of five philanthropic organizations will increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
April 1, 2013 -
Article
Call for Proposals: Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education
MacArthur and several philanthropic partners announced a call for proposals for projects to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for economically disadvantaged and marginalized children in developing countries. Read More
March 29, 2013 -
Video
Investing in Girl's Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The MacArthur Foundation's Girls' Secondary Education in Developing Countries program aims to improve participation by marginalized girls in quality, relevant secondary education, with the expectation that advances will have positive implications for both girls and ...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2013 -
In the Media
"New Grant Programs: Spotlight on Girls' Education Around the Globe"
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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October 10, 2012 -
From the field
Raising the Status of Girls Worldwide
In connection with the International Day of the Girl Child, MacArthur joined a meeting about a shared commitment to improving the lives of girls worldwide Read More
September 24, 2012 -
From the field
UN Secretary General Announces New Global Education Initiative
The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched launched a five-year global initiative called Education First that aims to raise the political profile of education and bring together a broad coalition of participants to improve access to ... Read More
July 11, 2012 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in Nigeria
The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking in Nigeria
supports reproductive and sexual health, human rights
and the rule of law, and girls’ secondary education. Read More
June 5, 2012 -
Info sheet
Grantmaking in India
This info sheet covers MacArthur’s grantmaking in India which primarily supports programs to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity and advance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people. Read More
June 4, 2012 -
Commentary
Commentary: The Power of Educating Girls
MacArthur President Robert Gallucci comments on the importance and valuable effects of educating girls in developing countries. Read More
June 1, 2012 -
Press release
Philanthropic Groups Partner to Increase Participation in Secondary Education in Developing Countries
The organizations will provide up to $5 million for efforts to increase the participation, quality, and relevance of secondary education for marginalized children, especially girls, in developing countries. Read More
