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April 19, 2013 -
Press release
MacArthur and Partners Launch Project:Connect
MacArthur, Facebook, Mozilla, and the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) today announced a series of activities to advance healthy online experiences so young people can more easily make smart and responsible choices on the Internet. Read More
April 18, 2013 -
In the Media
"Tucsonan Helps Youth Find Their Voices"
From the Arizona Jewish Post
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March 18, 2013 -
In the Media
"Learning Labs: Transforming Youth from Digital Consumers to Creators"
From The Association of Science-Technology Centers
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March 15, 2013 -
From the field
Mozilla Launches Open-Source Digital Badge Software
Open Badges software allows any organization to issue verified online learning badges and any individual to receive and collect those badges. Read More
March 10, 2013 -
From the field
Chicago Children to Earn Digital 'Badges' in Citywide Learning Initiative
More than 143 organizations have joined the Summer of Learning initiative, offering summer programs for thousands of children. Read More
March 5, 2013 -
In the Media
"New 'SimCity' Tries to Link with Schools"
From the San Francisco Chronicle
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March 4, 2013 -
In the Media
"Video Game Invades Classroom, Scores Education Points"
From USA Today
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February 8, 2013 -
From the field
Pittsburgh Launches Hive Learning Network
Pittsburgh’s new Hive Learning Network will expand the boundaries of learning for young people beyond schools to other important community institutions like museums, libraries, afterschool programs, and community centers. Read More
February 6, 2013 -
In the Media
"R.I. Students Gaining 'Badges,' Credits Outside School"
From Education Week
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January 23, 2013 -
In the Media
"SMALLab Learning at Elizabeth Forward Middle School"
From WQED
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January 15, 2013 -
In the Media
"Connected Learning: An Agenda for Social Change"
From The Huffington Post
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January 15, 2013 -
Publication
Interdisciplinary Researchers Propose New Framework for Learning
Inequities in skills attainment, achievement gaps among ethnicities, and a disconnect between classroom learning and the everyday lives and interests of young people are troubling trends that signify the need for a new framework of learning. Read More
December 21, 2012 -
Publication
Youth Movements for Social Change
A series of papers published by Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society provides insight into youth movements for social change and the roles played by youth organizations in shaping young people’s worldviews. Read More
